After five years with FLSmidth, Mikko Tepponen, chief digital officer & chief operations officer, will be leaving the company at the end of the month. Following his departure, the position will be eliminated. “Mikko has played a critical role in the transformation of FLSmidth. This includes expanding our digital offerings, strengthening our global manufacturing and supply chain, and implementing our…
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Tecweigh releases new belt scale line
Tecweigh has launched a new line of high-accuracy belt scales designed for the demanding requirements of the mining industry, including mineral and coal applications. The new HDS (Heavy-Duty S-Type Loadcell) Belt Scale series offers customers a rugged and reliable solution for replacing aging or unsupported equipment. The OEM said it fills a gap left by a legacy belt scale manufacturer…
Read MoreMicromine releases two major updates
Micromine has introduced two major updates that elevate key workflows in geology and underground mine planning with its 2025 Half-Year Release. First, Micromine Origin now includes Grade Copilot – the industry’s leading AI-powered modeling tool – in all geology modeling and resource estimation subscriptions, supporting the shift toward modern, data-driven geology by making advanced capabilities part of everyday workflows. Second,…
Read MoreIoneer quadruples Rhyolite Ridge ore reserve
Ioneer has announced a 308% upgrade to the ore reserve estimate for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in southern Nevada. It has more than quadrupled from 60 million tonnes (Mt) in 2020 to 247 Mt, delivering a mine life of 95 years. “Today’s updated reserve and mine plan reinforces the importance of Rhyolite Ridge’s remarkable mineralogy. Our ore reserve estimate…
Read MoreNew MSHA Information Hub: Access to Key Resources
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has launched the new MSHA Information Hub to help miners, operators, contractors and other stakeholders quickly find answers to their most frequently asked questions. The MSHA Information Hub makes it easier than ever to access important safety and health information and serves as a centralized resource for compliance assistance…
Read MoreTrump administration walks back on MSHA office closures
The Trump administration has decided to scrap plans to terminate the leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), reported the Associated Press. Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency had projected closing the offices would save $18 million. A statement released by a Department of Labor spokesperson said it has been working closely with…
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