ABB and Komatsu have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to collaborate on the development of integrated solutions that will help bring net-zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality. The collaboration brings two global leaders together to share industry expertise and products in a bid to create world-class solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified…
Read MoreExploration company GFG Resources has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Rattlesnake Hills gold project in central Wyoming to Patriot Gold Vault for an aggregate consideration of C$3.3 million. The district-scale project comprises of 1,573 unpatented lode mining claims as well as eight Wyoming State mining leases covering an area of approximately 30,400 acres. Four significant zones…
Read MoreVirginia consultancy Bowman Consulting Group has selected Gabriel Secrest to serve as its vice president of Mining and West regional manager. Secrest, an 18-year industry expert in mining project development and execution, including project and engineering management, risk management, feasibility studies and mechanical engineering, is succeeding Kent Lang, who stepped down to retire. In this new role, Secrest will leverage…
Read MoreBy Rachel S. Aramburu and Krista K. McIntyre In response to the Wall Street Crash of 1929, Congress passed the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to combat securities fraud and increase market transparency. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the agency that delegated enforcement of these acts,…
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Massachusetts-based compact equipment producer Mecalac has launched its 12MTX wheeled excavator loader to the North American market. The 12MTX combines the capabilities of a compact excavator, loader and telehandler into a single machine that excels at digging, loading and material handling. It is also a powerful tool carrier that can handle attachments, such as asphalt planers and flail mowers, that…
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Epiroc recently extended its Live Work Elimination (LWE) product portfolio by releasing several cutting-edge products the company said will add to mines’ safe productivity. There are three key perspectives in the LWE portfolio. First, prolong the product life and reduce the frequency of risk exposure, which means less chance of encountering hazards. The second is remote diagnostic tools that reduce…
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Brookville Equipment is now taking orders for its latest mining product, its new flat car. The 26-foot-long, 13-ton flat deck can hold up to 20 tons with the ability to negotiate 20-ft. horizontal and 150-ft. vertical turns. The company said the new release was developed over the last year with the collaboration of its mining customers. Standard features include a…
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Weir has launched the all-new ENDURON Orbital range of vibrating screens, engineered for small tonnage mining operations, as well as sand and aggregate and construction sites. Featuring an all-bolted construction, the screens significantly improve reliability by eliminating welding in high-stress areas, removing the leading mode of failure in vibrating screens. Locking bolts ensure structural integrity and durability, facilitating easy maintenance…
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Hitachi Construction Machinery has announced a new fleet management system: Solution Linkage (SL) CONNECT. With easy access from phones, tablets or computers, SL CONNECT users can easily monitor their machines on different worksites from anywhere. “Mid- to large-sized construction companies in North America manage a large number of equipment using multiple systems, facing challenges of management workload and efficiency,” said…
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Martin Engineering has released what it has called the next generation of secondary conveyor belt cleaners engineered to reduce dusty carryback and lower maintenance time: the SQC2S Orion Secondary Cleaner. Designed to withstand the stress of heavier loads carried on wider, thicker belts at higher speeds, the new secondary cleaner features individually cushioned tungsten carbide blade cartridges for effective cleaning…
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