Company honors a half-century of excellence by celebrating ‘the products that built us and the people who define us.’ by Mark S. Kuhar Conn-Weld is celebrating it 50th anniversary at this year’s AGG1 show, the first of many celebrations planned throughout the year. The focus of its booth, “The Products That Built Us and the People Who Define Us,” highlighted…
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Spare parts management can be challenging for mining operations. North American Mining spoke to Dr. Frits de Vroet, an expert in inventory optimization, about the issues involved. by Jonathan Rowland Maintaining operational efficiency and productivity at mining sites is a game of overlapping (sometimes competing) strategies, played on a dynamic board with ever-changing pieces. A critical element is the mine’s…
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Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its ET500 lightweight crimper, a portable crimping machine that simplifies hydraulic hose field service and repair. The compact device is currently available in the Americas and is ideal for a variety of markets, including mining. “As the world’s lightest -12 hose crimper, our new ET500 offers unmatched portability and industry-leading safety, making it the perfect…
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The Fischer UltiMate Series, Fischer Connectors’ flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with the company’s new ratchet locking system (RLS). The connector provides unmatched resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring safe connections for high-speed data transfer under the extreme operating conditions in mining. The RLS’s fastening mechanism uses an asymmetrical tooth profile to securely…
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Simformotion has released the new Fletcher Simulators High Reach Scaler simulator. The system creates a realistic underground mining environment and features authentic Fletcher controls and machine exercises so operators can learn real-world applications. The simulator provides multiple exercises; a motion system to help operators learn tipping points; and VR, which gives learners greater depth perception while practicing maneuvers and techniques.…
Read MoreMining3 has extended its partnership with autonomous vehicle solutions firm ABD Solutions, in what both companies are calling a “significant step” for mining’s path to automation and efficiency. ABD Solutions, which provides end-to-end retrofit technologies that enable the automation of conventional vehicle and equipment fleets, said the pairing will be powered by Mining3’s extensive global mining network. That route, it added,…
Read MoreRight Lane Industries, a privately-held industrial-holding company focused on “corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions,” said that it has signed an agreement to sell TerraSource Holdings to Astec Industries for a purchase price of $245 million. Right Lane acquired a 51% interest in TerraSource from Hillenbrand in October 2021, and worked to enhance the scale, profitability and competitiveness of the…
Read MoreFollowing shareholder approval, Toronto-headquartered Barrick Gold has completed its name change to Barrick Mining Corporation and Société minière Barrick in French. “Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper exploration, development and mining company. Along with our world-class portfolio of six Tier-1 gold mines, we are building a substantial copper business which will be a meaningful…
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In last month’s column, I spotlighted the job losses of many gifted researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), many of which are key contributors to the future of mining more safely and with better health behaviors. The layoffs, triggered by governmental cuts from the DOGE program, also have included agencies such as the Mine Safety…
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