NAM recently visited Milwaukee, Wis., for an exclusive tour of Komatsu’s new South Harbor corporate campus near Lake Michigan. Check out more about the innovative features of the property, its commitment to sustainability and how it all will pave the path for the OEM’s future. By Donna Schmidt It is said that good things come to those who wait. With…
Read MoreFew major decisions in life are made without research. The future of our world depends on someone, or many someones, to do perform due diligence on an action and following through on hypotheses to determine how to best tackle something. It is no different for mining. Consider this: had it not been for many before us conducting research, today’s mines…
Read MoreBy Donna Schmidt Do a Google search for “Is it possible to mine the moon?” and the responses are as varied as our galaxy. For many within the industry, the idea of lunar mining has long been a sought-after achievement – it has just been a question of when and how. Score one for the U.S. in this regard, as…
Read MoreI am a staunch advocate for the mining industry, there is no denying that, though I do have a soft spot in my heart for coal. In my nearly two decades covering the varied commodities that make up our mineral circle, several were spent reporting on the ebbs and flows of one of the most misunderstood by the public: coal…
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Two recent announcements – one from an operator and one from an engine OEM – are adding power and excitement to an already fast-evolving area of mining: alternative fueling. By Donna Schmidt Well, it is safe to say 2023 is off to a good start, at least as far as future tech is concerned. If neither of these are at…
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There are a number of common issues – or pain points – that plant operators run into during their journey to greater efficiency. How can these facilities get the most from their designs, and what role does maintenance have in that? By Donna Schmidt Processing success can sometimes feel like the fair game whack-a-mole: fixing one issue, then taking a…
Read MoreIn an interview with NAM, FLSmidth group CEO Mikko Keto discusses the landmark 2022 takeover of TK Mining and its impact on the company now and into the future. Edited by Donna Schmidt Last August, global processing company FLSmidth closed its takeover of thyssenkrupp’s mining business TK Mining after a months-long process. While no financial details were released, it was…
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Back on its home turf in Denver, the Society for Metallurgy, Mining and Exploration (SME) is ready to welcome thousands of guests and more than 750 exhibits once more to the Colorado Convention Center for the 2023 SME Annual Conference and Expo. By Donna Schmidt Welcome back to Denver for the 2023 SME Annual Conference and Expo. The gathering, set…
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Most everyone begins a new year with a resolution. Personal resolutions widely differ, but for many, doing something that involves a positive impact on others – the act of “paying it forward” – is an important mission many remember and put to action throughout the year. On a corporate and organizational level, there seems to be a consistent flow of…
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NAM’s managing editor Josephine Patterson, an 11-year veteran of the mining and aggregates industries, is heading up the brand-new professional organization Women in Aggregates. What are its goals, and how can the mining community support its efforts? Edited by Donna Schmidt Can you talk a bit more about where the ideas forming the group’s foundation came from? It was where most…
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