As progress was made in the development of Allegheny Metallurgical’s Longview longwall mine in central West Virginia, crews at its coal preparation plant were also working hard to bring it online. NAM takes an exclusive look at the High Carbon Processing Plant. By Donna Schmidt Hard work and dedication are well-rewarded, and that has certainly been the case with the…
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Traditional construction materials in mines are officially old-school. Florida-based company Vero Building Systems said there is an alternative: customizable, shotcrete-coated polystyrene,or Styrofoam. By Donna Schmidt Saving money and upping the score in a mine’s eco-friendliness are always welcome changes. How about a technology that can be used at surface or underground, is modular and easy to transport, and can withstand…
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In this guest column from multidisciplinary communications consultant Rick Farrell, the question of emerging technologies amid a crossroads for greater mining safety gets multiple answers. Provided by: PlantTours The mining industry is being revolutionized by emerging technologies such as remote monitoring drones and robotics powered by artificial intelligence. These new technologies are transforming mining operations with the use of innovations…
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