BKT was awarded the Top Exporter award for the year 2023-24, on the occasion of International Customs Day 2024, a ceremony dedicated to celebrating the importance of international trade and honoring the work of customs officials worldwide, hosted by Customs Kandla and Customs Mundra. The award highlights BKT’s commitment to promoting excellence in the field of exports, thereby contributing to…
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FLSmidth acquires Farnell-Thompson
FLSmidth has acquired 100% of the shares in Canadian-based Farnell-Thompson Applied Technologies. “The majority of Farnell-Thompson’s revenue and earnings are generated through the supply of mill engineering services, sale of new mills as well as of spare parts and other services to the company’s customer base, which consists of approximately 70 mills worldwide,” FLSmidth said. Prior to the acquisition Farnell-Thompson…
Read MoreMining getting backed by – the U.S. government?
Having the government’s help with anything involving mining has been difficult if not impossible for, well, much of recent memory. In fact, there have arguably been more attempts to squash the industry than to help it. From the files of “news we did not think we’d hear today” comes a recent announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy will be…
Read MoreCoal-Based Product Could Replace Sand in Concrete
By Mark S. Kuhar A study by Rice University researchers found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement for sand in concrete. “This could have a major impact on one of the biggest industries in the world,” said James Tour, Rice’s T. T.…
Read MorePositive prefeasibility study for Cactus mine project: Arizona Sonoran
Arizona Sonoran Copper has completed its NI 43-101 Prefeasibility Study (PFS) for its Cactus project in Arizona. The study outlines a lower risk, top 10 potential copper operation within the United States, producing LME Grade A copper cathodes onsite via heap leach and a solvent extraction/electrotwinning plant. Average annual production is estimated to be 55,000 tons of copper, with a…
Read MoreSouth32 obtains final approval for Taylor development
South32 said it obtained final investment approval for the Taylor zinc-lead-silver deposit, the first development at its Hermosa project in Arizona. Taylor is expected to reach first production in the second half of fiscal year 2027 and deliver nameplate production in FY30. “Final investment approval to develop Taylor is a major milestone aligned with our strategy to reshape our portfolio…
Read MoreNo time to put your head in the sand – MSHA and failure-to-abate orders
Lately I’ve been giving some thought to what MSHA considers “enhanced enforcement,” which really refers to enforcement actions that MSHA takes against a mine operator beyond the § 104(a) citations that are the most frequent result of a mine inspection. (We call them “§ 104(a) citations” because the authority for issuing them comes from § 104(a) of the Mine Act.…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker unveils world’s largest grizzly
Haver & Boecker Niagara has custom-engineered the largest vibrating grizzly screen in the world. Manufactured with Hardox steel perforated plates and grizzly bars for a large Brazilian iron ore operation, the Niagara XL-Class vibrating grizzly screen boasts a capacity of 8,000 tons per hour and a cut size of 200 millimeters. As the largest exciter-driven machine in the industry, the…
Read MoreDEVELON introduces HB-Series hydraulic breakers in North America
DEVELON has expanded its attachment offering by launching its HB-Series hydraulic breakers – the HB06H and HB15FH – in North America. The breakers are engineered for high-performance, long-lasting durability and easy maintenance in the most punishing demolition, mining and quarry, and general construction applications. The HB06H and HB15FH are compatible with the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini excavators, the DX140LC-7 and…
Read MoreChevron adds Rykon to grease lineup
Chevron has introduced Rykon, a new overbased calcium sulfonate complex grease, to its recently refreshed line of products. The company said Rykon increases uptime and helps enhance durability for the next generation of equipment. “By introducing Rykon to our grease portfolio, we are offering a new solution for high-pressure applications and ensuring customers have a high-performance grease when they need…
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