The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) said an electrician died on November 27, 2024, at the Cargill Deicing Technology – Cleveland mine in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, when a Load Haul Dump loader struck him. The electrician was outside of his mine utility vehicle and was struck by the LHD loader tire. This was the 28th fatality reported in 2024,…
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MSHA issues 162 violations in November
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in November 2024 at 14 mines and issued 162 violations and one safeguard. Of the violations, 44 were identified as significant and substantial and one had an unwarrantable failure finding. Since 2023, MSHA’s impact inspections have identified 5,127 violations, including 1,424 S&S and 100 unwarrantable failure findings at 330 mines.…
Read MoreNext generation of Cat telehandlers coming soon
Caterpillar said it is targeting a second quarter launch of its next generation of Cat Telehandlers. Released for retail and rental customers, the Cat TH0642, TH0842, TH1055 and TH1255 models replace the previous TL642, TL943, TL1055 and TL1255 machines. The new telehandlers are powered by the Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged and aftercooled) engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage…
Read MorePolydeck tells why injection-molding matters
Injection molding is used to manufacture Polydeck’s Rubberdex and Polydex screen panels, ensuring consistent quality and durability. Understanding why injection molding matters can help producers and plant managers make more informed decisions when selecting screening solutions. Precision and uniformity – Injection molding allows for the precise formation of apertures and reinforcement patterns in each panel. This uniformity is essential for…
Read MoreVolvo Penta, J&S Manufacturing partner
The Volvo Penta D5 off-road engine will power J&S Manufacturing’s entire product line, which includes an advanced portfolio of equipment for mining applications in North America. J&S, a Walden Co. is deploying Volvo Penta’s Tier 4 Final/Stage V dual-certification engines, which are designed to contribute to reduced carbon emissions during operation and support improved environmental management. The engines will be…
Read MoreMomentous Milestone
Caterpillar is celebrating a century of customer-centric innovation and industry-leading transformation. Caterpillar has kicked off the new year and its 100th anniversary with celebrations to be held throughout the U.S. and globally that commemorate the monumental milestone. The iconic manufacturer officially turns 100 on April 15. “Our success over the last 100 years is a testament to the hard work…
Read MoreOptimizing the flow
TerraSource Global marketing director Raymond Pietramale discusses the keys to efficient, durable and cost-effective operations in mineral processing as well as at aggregate sites. Companies operating in minerals processing, as well as those in aggregates, must navigate a complex landscape of challenges, including efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. As global demand for raw materials continues to rise, businesses must optimize throughput…
Read MoreMining education: the view from WVU
North American Mining exclusively talked to West Virginia University’s Dr. Qingqing Huang about the current state of mining engineering education. By Jonathan Rowland If the North American mining industry is to support the supply of critical metals and minerals, it needs mining engineers. Yet, U.S. and Canadian mining schools are “not graduating enough mining students to meet current demand,” Dr.…
Read MoreFury Gold Mines expands portfolio in Quebec
Canadian-based Fury Gold Mines has entered into an agreement to acquire Quebec Precious Metals in an all-share deal, which creates a combined company that consolidates a prospective gold and critical minerals exploration portfolio totaling over 157,000 hectares in Quebec. The exchange ratio implies a price of C$0.04 per Quebec Precious Metals share and a premium of approximately 33%. “This transaction…
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater exits Rhyolite Ridge project
Sibanye-Stillwater said it has made the decision to not proceed with the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada under a joint venture agreement with ioneer. The miner received updated project and technical information from ioneer in October 2024. After a comprehensive review on the results, the board of directors “resolved not to proceed with Rhyolite Ridge as, among other things,…
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