In 1924, Cincinnati Mine Machinery was a newcomer to the coal mining community, but the Ohio company is now among the oldest – marking its 100th anniversary this year of manufacturing high performance forged components for numerous heavy industries. The privately held CMM was founded in the early 1920s but acquired by the senior Stenger. The executive line-up today is…
Read MoreAs the original critical materials innovator, can the U.S. lead again in the sector– or will we be eaten for lunch? By Jack Lifton While the patriotic rallying cry is clear, the critical thinking behind our country’s commitment to critical materials is muddled. The U.S. is putting money where their mouth is, funding domestic critical minerals projects as well as…
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The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) reported that its 38th annual Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, held in June, was a success, with more than 2,000 visiting the show’s 384 companies. In addition to a great show turnout, the expo included a concert and golf tournament, as well as a panel session discussing future projects from Orla Mining, i80…
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A three-pronged approach is needed to bring together the two countries. By Akshay Dubey, CEO, CVW CleanTech The clean technology sector holds great promise for economic growth and environmental sustainability. Globally, capital flows for clean technologies are estimated to have been over US$2.8 trillion in 2023. However, a gap between Canadian and American cleantech investments is clearly identifiable. While the…
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ABB is equipping the next generation of professionals for advanced technology manufacturing by partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program. This collaborative workforce development initiative will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration. ABB’s Ozark motor manufacturing facility, the region’s third-largest employer with more than 250 employees, is a leading economic…
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North American Mining asked technology and equipment suppliers for their views on the future of mining and how they are supporting mining companies in achieving that vision. By Jonathan Rowland There is “much speculation about the future of mining, especially with the increased demand for greener energies,” said Scott Holub, manager of OTR Technical Services at BKT Tires. However, what…
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Deloitte has released a roadmap outlining strategic initiatives and cross-sector collaborations to help make net-zero emissions by 2050 a reality. Edited by Josephine Patterson In Deloitte’s recent report, “Energy Transition: The Road to Scale,” the business consulting firm explores five strategic verticals that are at the forefront of the energy transition, each requiring scaling in a phased manner, innovation and…
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Kennametal has a consistent focus on customer’s sites and their operations-particularly changing underground regulations and how the costs of doing business changes in parallel. Underground mining procedures in the United States are filled with federal and state regulations to ensure safety, environmental protection, and fair labor practices. These highly complex regulations build a framework governing underground mining operations and significantly…
Read MoreBinMaster has confirmed it is celebrating a new beginning after a tornado destroyed its 115,000-square-foot facility on April 26 of this year. A system of several tornados came through the region, taking many buildings in Nebraska and Iowa with it – both homes and businesses. According to the National Weather Service, it was the strongest series of tornadoes for the…
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