FCMD North America, the official sales office for the French companies Ferry Capitain, CMD Gears, and AHD, all part of Groupe CIF in North America, have invited visitors to MINExpo 2024 to see them at Booth 5517. The company said it will be showcasing key parts of its portfolio, including its unique and tailored solution drive for large horizontal grinding…
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Martin Engineering to release six new designs in Vegas
Belt conveyor and bulk material flow technology company Martin Engineering will feature six new product designs in its booth at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Martin invites attendees to stop by booth 4315, right by the entrance to the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Coming directly from the company’s Center for Innovation, these heavy-duty (HD) and extra-heavy…
Read MoreMotion opens Texas facility
Alabama-based Motion Industries has opened a new repair shop in Houston, Tex., to benefit customers in the state and the region. The new location at 10710 Sharmon Road, will be entirely dedicated to repair and services. Its facilities include CNC and manual machine tools, lifting capacities to 30 tons, and diagnostic and testing equipment within at 75,000-square-foot space. It also…
Read MoreAgnico Eagle’s Goldex teams with Railveyor for emissions reduction
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) has unveiled a whitepaper outlining its findings on the efficiency and environmental impact of implementing a Railveyor system at its Goldex mining complex in Val-d’Or, Quebec, Canada. The report has detailed the system’s influence on reducing operational costs, enhancing safety, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Goldex, an underground gold operation, had faced logistical challenges due to…
Read MoreDoD awards millions to Montana Tech for upskilling
The Department of Defense recently said it issued a $6.56 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) office to Montana Technological University, also known as Montana Tech. The award will fund the development and delivery of a critical workforce development program that will allow trainees to upskill their capabilities in metallurgical, geological, mining, and environmental engineering. The project…
Read More‘All-of-the-above’ strategy crucial to meet U.S. copper demand: report
The Copper Development Association has released a new report, “Copper in the US: Opportunities and Challenges”, that explores opportunities the United States has in sourcing copper, along with the need or a strategy to keep it front and center. The report was commissioned by the Copper Development Association (CDA) and conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The study found that…
Read MoreFirst Majestic to acquire Gatos
First Majestic is making inroads for its silver expansion mission in Mexico with a confirmation it has inked a definitive merger agreement with Gatos Silver. Gatos has a 70% interest in the Los Gatos joint venture, which owns the producing Cerro Los Gatos underground silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. The proposed transaction implies a total equity value for Gatos of…
Read MoreHow advanced control valves, regulators and relief valves improve mining operations
Efficient and reliable mine operations rely on carefully specified automated valves and control equipment. By Steve Brewer and Mark Nymeyer, Emerson Mining processes have always been brutal on control equipment. Abrasive and corrosive slurries are present throughout the facility, and many of the ore extraction steps involve corrosive chemicals. Recent initiatives to recover and reuse water from tailings have only…
Read MoreMasaba to showcase conveying, material handling equipment
Masaba Inc. | Booth #8893 | masabainc.com Masaba Inc. (Booth #8893) was formed in 1962 with a mission to design and build rugged equipment that will reliably and productively operate within the demanding environments of the mining and aggregate industries. Its wide range of products comprises conveying and material handling equipment, including the patented Magnum Telescoping Conveyor; overland conveyor systems; ship-loading systems and truck unloaders;…
Read MoreRumors of merger untrue: Metso
Metso has denied recent reports of a merger between it and the mining business of Sandvik, releasing a statement confirming its position on August 19. The initial report alleging a tie-in between it and the Swedish equipment producer came from Swedish news outlet Dagens Industri. “Market rumors have been made public regarding Metso and Swedish Sandvik’s mining business. Metso has…
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