The Department of Defense has awarded Canadian-based South Star Battery Metals a $3.2 million grant to support production at its BamaStar graphite project in Alabama. Entered under the Defense Production Act Title III authorities and utilizing funds appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act, the grant will enable South Star to perform a bankable feasibility study on the planned mine. South…
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Sibanye-Stillwater to layoff nearly 300
Sibanye-Stillwater will cut 287 jobs at its U.S platinum group metals (PGM) operations to reduce costs as metal prices decline, reported Reuters. The Johannesburg-based miner announced last year the restructuring of its palladium-dominated U.S operations in anticipation of a fall in palladium prices and because of the impact of inflation on costs. This year the price of palladium has plunged…
Read MoreRME deploys first-ever roboticized mill relining system
Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has successfully deployed the world’s first semi-automated roboticized mill relining system for safer, faster worn liner removal and new liner placement with no one inside the mill. The mill relining systems manufacturer said the system will result in significant safety and commercial outcomes for its customer as well as the industry as a whole. The reduction…
Read MoreAramine updates L350D loader
Aramine recently relaunched its updated L350D mining loader, upping its capacity from 3 tonnes on its initial 2020 launch to 4 tonnes today. The company said the loader has proven its efficiency since its initial unveiling, when it was the only 3.5-ton loader in the market with a comfortable cabin positioned at the center of the machine. It was designed…
Read MoreNormet discontinues lift models
Normet has ceased production of its Charmec 1610 B and 1614 B model boom lifts after a run of more than two decades and about 200 units. The models’ successor, the MC 605 emulsion charger, has established itself well in the community with its ergonomic enclosed cabin, improved electrics and upgraded monitoring system. The final 1514 B was recently delivered…
Read MoreFirst Mode expands retrofit product line for decarbonization
Heavy industry clean energy solutions company First Mode has added two new electrified retrofits to its suite of decarbonization solutions for mining and rail haulage. As the heavy industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, First Mode said its trio of electrified products will enable an innovative feedforward approach for customers to convert and accelerate the decarbonization of…
Read MoreBoart Longyear upgrades key system
Boart Longyear has launched an upgraded Surface Roller Latch Wireline System that extends the successful Roller Latch family of wireline tooling. The newest release of the system improves usability, serviceability, and overall performance. The company has introduced several system enhancements. These features include a new housing that reduces typical drop times by 20% and up to 60% when paired with…
Read MoreSandvik goes electric with jaw crusher model
Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens continues to drive the sustainability shift in the crushing and screening industry with the launch of the fully electric UJ443E heavy jaw crusher, ideal for the mining, quarry and contractor segments. The Sandvik UJ443E is built upon a new fully electric track platform and features high quality, reputable componentry throughout, as well as the latest…
Read MoreBuyers Guide 2023
Welcome to our second edition of the North American Mining magazine Buyers Guide. Below you will find an alphabetical listing of companies from across the industry as well as contact information and the segments in which they operate. If you would like to be included in the 2024 edition of the Buyers Guide, or would like to update your information with us, please…
Read MoreWest Virginia Coal Show planning speeds ahead
Interest in the 2024 West Virginia Coal Show, being held alongside the 59th anniversary West Virginia Coal Association Symposium, is growing quickly and gaining significant positive feedback. By Donna Schmidt Are you ready for a really great coal show? The answer to that question so far seems to be a resounding yes. In the few short weeks since announcing this…
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