With innovative, digital technologies proliferating in mining, an intelligent future beckons. by Jonathan Rowland The global pressures mining operations face will be familiar to readers of North American Mining. The increasing demand for critical minerals, along with diminishing ore grades, tightening environmental expectations, the need for safer workplaces and skilled personnel, and fluctuating commodity markets, all place demands on this…
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WireCo has introduced the UNION Gladiator Shield protection system, a patent-pending solution engineered to safeguard shovel hoist ropes from rock damage and abrasion in surface mining operations. Designed for use with WireCo’s Tuf Max and Gladiator Hoist ropes, the Gladiator Shield protection system is applied to the rope section directly above the dipper, the area most exposed to falling debris…
Read MoreGlobal miner South32 has selected Emerson for its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona. Emerson will deploy integrated remote operations systems for South32’s first “next generation mine,” enabling the production of critical minerals while minimizing environmental impact. “The Hermosa project represents the kind of forward-looking investment that drives…
Read MoreU.S.-based General Kinematics has acquired Llambec Technology, a South African-based manufacturer and distributor of vibratory equipment. “We are thrilled to welcome Llambec Technology into the General Kinematics family. This acquisition strengthens our ability to serve key markets across Africa and beyond, while continuing to deliver the innovative solutions our customers expect from GK,” said Thomas Musschoot, CEO of General Kinematics.…
Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical minerals agreement, which they described as “an $8.5 billion deal between allies,” aimed at curbing China’s dominance of rare earths resources. The Associated Press reported that China announced earlier this month that foreign companies must get approval from its government to export magnets containing even trace…
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As we close the books on another year, it is easy to say, “Out with the old, in with the new.” But do we really want to be out with the old entirely? In some ways, we absolutely do. Overall, this year has been an unsafe one for mining. Even one fatality is one too many, but our year is…
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