Pivot Electric Machines’ vision is to retrofit the world’s existing fleets of diesel mining trucks –some 46,000 vehicles over 100 tons – with next-generation battery systems, slashing both greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs in the process. “About three years ago, I had a ‘Road to Damascus’ moment,” Michael Collins, CEO and co-founder of Pivot Electric Machines, said, recalling his…
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Metso said it offers upgrade options for customers with earlier generation HP crushers. Many of the new HPe features can be applied to existing units through upgrades, including no-backing liners that reduce maintenance downtime, a redesigned split nut for improved safety and easier maintenance, and a crusher head spin brake that extends liner life. Additionally, most spare and wear parts…
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Emerson is helping reliability teams eliminate data silos and expand their capabilities with the release of AMS Machine Works version 1.8. This latest software update unites all modern AMS condition monitoring hardware data under a single platform to help organizations simplify management and increase cybersecurity of their reliability programs in a wide range of process industries, including mining, metals, minerals,…
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Representatives from Vale Base Metals visited Collège Boréal to witness firsthand the impact of our recently donated scooptram on the college’s School of Trades. This equipment, previously used at VBM’s Coleman mine in Sudbury, Ontario, was donated to help students learn to assemble, troubleshoot, and operate this important piece of machinery commonly used in today’s mining operations. The scooptram arrived…
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The two recently inked a memorandum of understanding to identify digital use cases and areas of strategic overlap in the mining industry. The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) announced in mid-March that it has teamed with The Open Group, a vendor-neutral technology consortium to work in tandem and foster collaboration between its members in mining and the OSDU for Mining…
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Plans already underway for 2026 event. by Donna Schmidt The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center was abuzz with positivity for two days in April, as SEMCO Publishing, North American Mining magazine and Coal Trends magazine hosted the second annual West Virginia Coal Show, co-located once again with the West Virginia Coal Association’s annual symposium, its 51st. The doors opened to…
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One of the nation’s oldest mining expositions, the Elko Mining Expo, is returning to the Elko Convention and Conference Center grounds from June 2-6, the heart of the Silver State’s mining country. The event, which steadily attracts more than 350 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, offers first-hand looks at mining equipment, technologies and services as well as opportunities to “talk…
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The ins and outs of conveyor transfer distance, angle and overlap: An expert viewpoint from one of those who trains the trainers. Surface conveying can reach long distances with several transfers in less-than-optimal weather. Mine operators are discovering the ongoing cost of labor, gas and insurance for traditional vehicle ground transport far exceeds the upfront cost of conveying. However, inspecting…
Read MoreRio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant – the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s territories. “This recognition reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and collaboration with our partners,” Chief Operating Officer of Diavik Diamond Mine Matthew Breen said. “This project demonstrates the potential for large-scale…
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What’s driven the last 25 years in conveyors? What will advance the next 25 years? NAM asked an expert – Scott Gulan, Superior Industries’ director of business development, for his input. A strong infrastructure is often judged by the presence, power and efficiency of its conveyor line. Along the way, technology has evolved alongside conveyor widths, yields and speeds, as…
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