J.H. Fletcher recently announced that Greg Hinshaw is retiring from the company as chief executive officer, effective immediately, and will be succeeded by the previous president, Rod Duncan. Duncan, who began his Fletcher career as an intern, has worked in practically every area of the business. He will oversee production, strengthen customer and industry partnerships, and ensure the organization is…
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Force Control Magnashear brakes now in 460VAC
Clutch and brake supplier Force Control Industries has expanded its Magnashear line with new 460VAC spring-set, electrically-released models featuring pulse-width modulation for lower heat generation and reduced energy consumption. These brakes leverage Force Control’s proven oil shear technology to deliver precise stopping and repeatable positioning in demanding high-cycling or reversing applications. Because wear is virtually eliminated, the brakes require no…
Read MorePronto releases AHS Editions autonomous haulage group
California-based OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage system developer Pronto.ai has unveiled the first tiered autonomous haulage portfolio to bring “physics-first” autonomy to mining. The release of the AHS options, Pronto AHS VLR and Pronto AHS VLR 360, is a major expansion of its product portfolio, it said, and complement its existing flagship vision-only system. The additions create the industry’s first tiered autonomy…
Read MoreKomatsu to expand NA remanufacturing with latest deal
Komatsu North America agreed to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington Inc., a supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment based in Lexington, Ky. The deal will strengthen Komatsu’s remanufacturing capabilities in North America. “North America is one of Komatsu’s most important markets for both construction and mining equipment,” said Danny Murtagh, vice president, parts and…
Read MoreFirst gold pour at Heliostar’s San Agustin
Heliostar Metals announced that the first official gold pour from restarted mining operations at its San Agustin mine in Durango, Mexico, occurred in late January. The mine is on track to meet production guidance of 30,000–32,700 ounces of gold in 2026. “It is an extraordinary time in the gold market to bring new production online. Bringing San Agustin online has…
Read MoreLocksley Resources discovers high-grade silver corridor
Locksley Resources has identified a high-grade, northwest- to southeast-oriented mineralized silver corridor at its Mojave project in California, marking a significant advancement in the company’s exploration strategy. Reconnaissance and surface rock chip sampling has confirmed high-grade silver mineralization extending almost 3 kilometers from the initial high-grade silver discovery, located ~320 meters southwest of the historic Desert antimony mine. Assay results…
Read MoreCrescent silver mine progressing toward production
Toronto-headquartered Americas Gold and Silver Corp. has announced significant advancements toward production at the recently acquired high-grade, past-producing Crescent silver mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley. Americas has progressed rapidly with infrastructure upgrades, equipment repairs and additions, as well as site upgrades to position the Crescent mine for a mid-2026 restart of silver, copper and antimony production, leveraging synergies with the…
Read MoreCaterpillar releases 6015 hydraulic excavator
Cat has unveiled its newest addition, the freshly designed and flexible 6015 hydraulic excavator, which it said will offer users increased uptime, higher annual output and streamlined service versus its predecessor, the 6015B. The OEM said in the machine’s unveiling on February 2 that the mining shovel boasts significant design enhancements, with improvements in operating efficiency, durability and serviceability. It…
Read MoreNETL aids U. of Wyoming in critical minerals academy
The U.S. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is helping to create the Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA) with the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, with the latter serving as host to the event. The gathering convened graduate students and early career professionals recently to open dialogue about critical minerals and materials (CMM), including rare earth elements (REEs). This…
Read MoreTen abducted from Panuco project: Vizsla Silver
Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver said that 10 individuals have been taken from its Panuco project in Concordia, Mexico. The incident is currently under investigation. As a precautionary measure, certain activities at and near the site have been temporarily suspended. “Local authorities have been notified, and the company’s crisis management and security response teams are actively engaged,” the miner said in a…
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