The Nature Conservancy said that it and partner Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership have joined together with Sun Tribe Development and power producer Engie for the development of 17 new renewable energy projects on former Appalachian coal mines. The projects include 14 solar energy and three battery storage projects on 360 acres. It is the second round of energy project announcements…
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General Kinematics adds MRG to supplier family
General Kinematics, an Illinois-based vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator, has partnered with Mine Resource Group (MRG), an Indiana-based aggregate equipment, parts and service supplier. The partnership strategically allows General Kinematics to further increase its ability to readily service customers in the aggregate and mining industries. With several decades of experience servicing aggregate industry customers with equipment, on-site services, consulting,…
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A case study on high-capacity dewatering implementation to ensure uninterrupted operations for surface mines. In surface mining, efficient and reliable dewatering is essential for both safety and operational success. It ensures improved working conditions, enhances geotechnical stability and boosts overall efficiency for the mining operations. This was the case at a mining complex in the Midwest, said to contain 1.3…
Read MoreRamping up the savings
Dyno Nobel’s DynoConsult team and electronic detonators recently helped bring a midwestern North American coal mining customer savings of more than $100,000 per ramp shot as it implemented a new ramp design. Optimized blast timing can certainly lead to savings – but $100,000 per ramp shot? According to a recent customer study, it is possible, and it is already leading…
Read MoreDyno Nobel launches shock-resistant electronic detonators
Dyno Nobel continues to expand its electronic detonator line with its new DigiShot XR series designed with extreme shock resistance. The series includes three detonators: DigiShot XR, DigiShot Plus XR, and DigiShot Plus XRS. Dyno Nobel’s new detonators improve upon the industry’s current offerings with tailored technologies built to perform in extreme conditions. In high-dynamic shock environments where detonator failure…
Read MoreForce Control unveils HYDRASTOP brakes
Force Control Industries has introduced a new line of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)-compliant thruster brakes under the brand name HYDRASTOP. The spring-set, electrohydraulic thruster-released brakes are now available for 6- to 13-inch drums only with plans to develop larger drum sizes and a complete disc brake series. In addition to the mining application, specifically draglines and conveyors, thruster…
Read MorePetro-Canada opens lid on full synthetic heavy-duty oil
Petro-Canada Lubricants, an HF Sinclair brand, is introducing DURON UHP 10W-30, an ultra-high performance full synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed to meet the demands of modern heavy-duty engines and is ideal for fleets. The low viscosity engine oil delivers up to 1% improved fuel economy compared to an SAE 15W-40, helping fleets cut costs and reduce their total cost…
Read MoreEpiroc releases Automatic Bit Changer for Pit Viper 351 series
Epiroc said its ground-breaking Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) is now available for the Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. The ABC enables hands-free bit changes, leveraging cutting-edge automation and advanced control systems. “With the successful launch of Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for Pit Viper 270 and 290 series, we are proud to release ABC for Pit Viper 351 drills and…
Read MorePalmer nominated to head MSHA
Wayne Palmer was nominated by President Trump to serve as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the Department of Labor. He is the former executive vice president of the Essential Minerals Association (EMA). “Wayne has not only been a terrific asset to the EMA team since he joined the association in 2021, but he has…
Read MoreHardox celebrates 50 Years, goes emission free
The year 1974 saw a breakthrough in steelmaking when steelmaker SSAB introduced the world’s first bendable wear plate. A unique combination of hardness and toughness helped to solve the issue of brittleness in conventional abrasion-resistant steels, which were nearly impossible to bend and could not withstand heavy impact in use. In 1983, SSAB’s mill in Oxelösund, Sweden, created a truly…
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