NAM was on the sidelines of this year’s Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue Contest, which brought together more than two dozen teams from the Appalachian region together to show off their best skills. Hosted at the West Virginia Training and Conference Center and nearby Chief Logan Recreation Center in the heart of southern West Virginia, and hosted by the Central Appalachia…
Read MoreGuanajuato Silver said it has initiated development work and the processing of mineralized material from an existing stockpile at its El Horcon mine in Mexico, which is set to become a satellite mining operation for the precious metals producer. “The El Horcon mine fits well within our strategy of further consolidating the Guanajuato mining district as we look to take…
Read MoreSince 1953, REMA TIP TOP of North America has evolved from a wholesaler and importer to a key player in the region, the company stated. Reason enough for the company to celebrate with employees, customers and partners throughout 2023. REMA TIP TOP offers a wide range of products and services worldwide in the fields of material processing, surface protection and…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 13 mines in 10 states in October 2023, issuing 215 violations. MSHA began impact inspections after an April 2010 explosion in West Virginia at the Upper Big Branch Mine killed 29 miners. Inspections took place at Carmeuse, Arcoa, Eagle Materials and Clyde…
Read MoreCoeur Mining subsidiary Coeur Mexicana has signed a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Fresnillo to acquire mining concessions adjacent to the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, for US$25 million in cash. “This transaction fills in two key strategic gaps in the large land package east of the Palmarejo mine, which unlocks significant potential in areas…
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Matrix Design Group has released to the market the Matrix Dust Demon, a pull-behind 36-volt electric blanket duster with a 1,000-pound capacity. The unit can dust belt heads, belt lines and take-ups, and features an onboard charger and foam-filled tires. It additionally has air vibrators that allow for a 100% clean-out. A user can blanket dust remotely with 15 feet…
Read MoreGlobal technology and software company Emerson is building upon its innovative technologies and solutions in the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with the release of DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 1. This feature pack release includes new technology and enhancements to current capabilities that not only improve control system situational awareness and performance, but also help ensure more efficient, sustainable…
Read MoreHenry Pratt and Mueller Water Products have confirmed the release of the Pratt P77 Perimeter Seated Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve for industrial applications to handle tough slurries and abrasive materials. The company said the P77 meets the rigorous MSS SP-81 standards and offers a range of features and benefits that make it an excellent valve for industrial applications across various…
Read MoreTrimble has introduced Trimble IonoGuard, a next-generation technology designed to mitigate ionospheric disruptions in positioning and navigation by minimizing performance impacts caused by scintillation or signal noise. Referred to as solar activity, ionospheric disturbances peak every 11 years. The next major disruption, Solar Cycle 25, is expected to peak between 2024 and 2026. Ionospheric activity can directly impact the quality…
Read MoreKomatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States, Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions Inc. (ABS), a battery manufacturer headquartered in Detroit. U.S. Komatsu is planning to close the acquisition on Dec. 1, 2023, on the condition that all necessary procedures for the closing are completed. The immediate impact on Komatsu’s consolidated business results…
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