In 1924, Cincinnati Mine Machinery was a newcomer to the coal mining community, but the Ohio company is now among the oldest – marking its 100th anniversary this year of manufacturing high performance forged components for numerous heavy industries. The privately held CMM was founded in the early 1920s but acquired by the senior Stenger. The executive line-up today is…
Read MoreAs the original critical materials innovator, can the U.S. lead again in the sector– or will we be eaten for lunch? By Jack Lifton While the patriotic rallying cry is clear, the critical thinking behind our country’s commitment to critical materials is muddled. The U.S. is putting money where their mouth is, funding domestic critical minerals projects as well as…
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The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) reported that its 38th annual Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, held in June, was a success, with more than 2,000 visiting the show’s 384 companies. In addition to a great show turnout, the expo included a concert and golf tournament, as well as a panel session discussing future projects from Orla Mining, i80…
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A three-pronged approach is needed to bring together the two countries. By Akshay Dubey, CEO, CVW CleanTech The clean technology sector holds great promise for economic growth and environmental sustainability. Globally, capital flows for clean technologies are estimated to have been over US$2.8 trillion in 2023. However, a gap between Canadian and American cleantech investments is clearly identifiable. While the…
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ABB is equipping the next generation of professionals for advanced technology manufacturing by partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program. This collaborative workforce development initiative will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration. ABB’s Ozark motor manufacturing facility, the region’s third-largest employer with more than 250 employees, is a leading economic…
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Kennametal has a consistent focus on customer’s sites and their operations-particularly changing underground regulations and how the costs of doing business changes in parallel. Underground mining procedures in the United States are filled with federal and state regulations to ensure safety, environmental protection, and fair labor practices. These highly complex regulations build a framework governing underground mining operations and significantly…
Read MoreBinMaster has confirmed it is celebrating a new beginning after a tornado destroyed its 115,000-square-foot facility on April 26 of this year. A system of several tornados came through the region, taking many buildings in Nebraska and Iowa with it – both homes and businesses. According to the National Weather Service, it was the strongest series of tornadoes for the…
Read MoreThe 20th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, set for June 21-26 in Pittsburgh, Pa., has begun accepting abstracts for the biennial event. The deadline to submit an abstract is October 15. The deadline for final versions of full manuscripts will be November 30. Major topics include mine fans; dust control; diesel particular matter, mine fires and explosions; underground health and…
Read MoreRio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories has moved into commercial production at its A21 underground operation, which was developed beneath the previously mined A21 open pit. The construction of the underground mine involved the development of over 1,800 meters of underground tunnels to access the orebody. With safety as the core focus, the miner noted that there…
Read MoreMetso continues to strengthen its footprint and proximity to customers by investing in a new service center in Prince George, British Columbia – one of the emerging mining regions in Canada. The company said the new facility will support the growing needs of customers, primarily operating in copper and gold segments. “[It] enhances our ability to deliver OEM-certified on-site inspections,…
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