BQE Water has completed the commissioning phase and transitioned to the operating phase of its largest Selen-IX plant at an undisclosed base metal mine in the southwestern United States. The water treatment plant is expected to run year-round and treat up to 4,500 gallons of water per minute. The Selen-IX process technology treats mine impacted waters, removing selenium to below…
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MSHA alert: truck dumping safety
MSHA reported that on January 2, the driver of an over the road tractor-trailer haul truck died when the trailer tipped over onto the cab of the tractor. The driver was dumping part of the load of gravel from the trailer. Between 2018 and 2024, mine operators reported 14 injury accidents where over the road trucks tipped or rolled over…
Read MoreU.S. thermal coal exports highest in five years
According to data from ship-tracking firm Kpler, the United States exported more than 32.5 million metric tons of thermal coal in 2023, reported Reuters. The total volumes were the highest since 2018, and were worth more than $5 billion. Coal miners and trading firms have stepped up sales of U.S. coal to international buyers as domestic use of the product…
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Epiroc launches common automation panel for mixed fleets. As 2023 came to a close, Epiroc launched the Common Automation Panel (CAP) for RCS-based surface drill rigs, the Pit Viper and SmartROC DTH MKII models. CAP enables a transformation in remote control centers, with improved ergonomics and a platform approach to run mixed fleet operations from a single station. The automation…
Read MoreMicromine focuses on AI, ESG in 2024 release
Emphasizing a steadfast dedication to innovation, Micromine has revealed its highly anticipated 2024 release. The release introduces new features and enhancements across the company’s entire product suite, further underscoring its mission to deliver state-of-the-art technology to reshape the industry. Kiril Alampieski, Micromine chief strategy and product officer, expressed the company’s dedication to assisting the global exploration and mining industry in…
Read MoreConveyor Components Company offers tripper position switch
The model TPS “Tripper Position Switch” from Conveyor Components Company is designed to indicate when the tripper of a shuttle conveyor is located on a multiple discharge point and will “trip” or activate the dumper when signaled. This unit is rugged and durable for adverse field conditions and is commonly used in the coal, and metal and nonmetal mining industries.…
Read MoreRhosonics releases SDM ECO Slurry Density Meter
Rhosonics has unveiled its third-generation product, the SDM ECO. The new release is a significant advancement in slurry density measurement technology, according to the company; it offers improved accuracy, reliability, and user-friendliness. Also, according to Rhosonics, the product preludes a new era of slurry density measurements. The SDM ECO uses ultrasonic technology to measure the density of slurries in real…
Read MoreLead time central to new Metso thickener solution
Metso is launching a pre-engineered, high-rate thickening solution, the HRT-S, which will allow significantly shorter delivery times. The HRT-S complements Metso’s existing High-Rate Thickener product family, which consists of the HRT and HRT-S products. The HRT-S thickener is a part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, enabling savings in power consumption, reduction in embedded carbon and decreased maintenance costs. “Built upon…
Read MoreNormet charges ahead with Charmec Revo
Normet has introduced what it has called the latest innovation in improving operator safety underground: Charmec Revo, which it said is a revolution to underground explosives charging. “Explosives charging is one of the most hazardous work processes in modern underground mining. Easily available ore deposits are depleting – forcing mining companies to go deeper underground where risks of rockfalls and…
Read MoreOil use potentially halved with new Tan Delta release
Oil quality monitoring sensor and system maker Tan Delta Systems has launched its inaugural bioenergy market offering at the UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Trade Association’s (ADBA) national conference in London on December 6. Its technology is proven to reduce oil usage by up to 50%, and accordingly reduce customers’ carbon footprint, and other operating costs, the company said. “Tan…
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