Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) has agreed to acquire Continental Global Material Handling, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management. Continental has been “a leader in bulk material handling for decades,” PPI said. The transaction is expected to close in the coming days. “Continental has earned its position as one of the most well-respected brands in the industry. We couldn’t…
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Thiess, Augment Technologies partner on AI-solution
Thiess has partnered with Augment Technologies to leverage the latter’s AI-driven 3D blast movement software to create a Muckpile Block Model. “With the Muckpile Block Model, we are set to revolutionise our operations in providing accurate understanding of ore loss and dilution after a blast, enabling operations upstream and downstream to make better decisions,” said Thiess in a LinkedIn post.…
Read MoreSSAB, K-Tec ink fossil-free steel pact
K.A. Group’s K-Tec has entered into a deal with SSAB that will make it the first original equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment using the latter’s fossil-free steel. Canadian-based K-Tec, which produces scrapers, said the move will advance its efforts toward eliminating carbon emissions. “As a fossil-free partner to SSAB, K-Tec will have access to pilot deliveries of SSAB Fossil-free…
Read MoreExcelsior Mining starts work on Arizona mine
Excelsior Mining has commenced construction at the past-producing Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona with first copper production anticipated in the first half of 2025. The company is working with Rio Tinto venture Nuton to restart the operation. “The commencement of leach pad construction marks a key milestone in Excelsior’s partnership with Nuton. The M3 and Rango team we have…
Read MoreBarminco secures underground contract at Hemlo
Barminco, Perenti’s underground mining business, has signed a three-year contract with Barrick Gold to continue contract mining at the Hemlo mine in Canada. The total contract value is worth more than A$200 million and involves underground mine development, production and mining support services.
Read MoreGeneration Mining running ahead at Marathon
Generation Mining said it has received a key approval, the greenlight of amendments to Schedule Two of its Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations, for its Marathon palladium-copper project in Ontario, Canada.
Read MoreVirginia Tech researching underground carbon storage
Virginia Tech is serving as the technical lead of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded project that aims to store more than 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and reduce the risk and costs of future projects.
Read MoreMSHA issues diesel particulate matter alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a health alert on diesel particulate matter. The agency said exhaust from diesel engines contains a mixture of gases and very small particles that can create a health hazard when not properly controlled.
Read MoreElko Mining Expo tops 2,000 visitors
The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) is reporting a success for its recently held 38th annual Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, revealing 384 companies exhibited before an attendance of more than 2,000.
Read MoreCôté Gold hits commercial production
Canadian-based IAMGOLD Corp. said the Côté Gold mine in Ontario, which it operates as a joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining, has reached commercial production.
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