After three miners were involved in separate preventable accidents, MSHA has released safety alerts for highwalls, dozer entrapment and haul truck rollovers. The agency reported that on September 30, a miner sustained permanently disabling injuries while operating a Caterpillar 992K front-end loader beneath a highwall. A roughly 50-foot section of highwall fell onto the loader, crushing the cab and pinning…
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MSHA reports 24th fatality of 2024
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reported that a miner has died from injuries sustained while realigning some longwall shields at Arch Resources’ underground Leer mine complex in West Virginia. The 34-year-old miner, who had 14 years of mining experience, was initially injured on September 28 when the hook and strap assembly broke while attached to two longwall…
Read MoreSandvik introduces industry-first: SSAB Zero steel dump box
At the recent MINExpo International show, Sandvik underscored its commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and further develop its underground truck portfolio by showcasing its 60-plus-ton Toro diesel-electric truck demonstrator equipped with a box manufactured with SSAB Zero steel. Sandvik’s flagship large trucks, Toro TH663i and Toro TH551i, are now available with optional dump boxes made with SSAB Zero steel. The…
Read MoreRolls-Royce, Flanders run hybrid
Even more news from the MINExpo show floor: Rolls-Royce has teamed with Flanders Electric to unveil a retrofit concept to hybridize haul trucks and reduce emissions by up to 30%. The design integrates mtu engines, batteries and hybrid control systems alongside drive train solutions from Flanders. The companies’ memorandum of understanding (MOU) announced during the show covers the development of…
Read MoreLoader, dozer cable reeler attachment rolled out by Ground Force
Cable handling supplier Ground Force Worldwide has unveiled its latest product, the Cable Reeler Attachment. Engineered specifically for loaders and dozers, this new attachment revolutionizes electric cable handling with unmatched precision and safety. The Cable Reeler Attachments are designed to integrate seamlessly with most loaders and dozers, ensuring the safest and most efficient electric cable placement in the industry today.…
Read MoreMetso introduces modular Concorde Cell Plant Units
Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with modular Concorde Cell Plant Units. The new solution consists of prefabricated and pre-installed containerized units, which streamlines the setup process and minimizes on-site installation work. Deployment is safe and rapid, resulting in faster return on investment. Metso launched the groundbreaking Concorde Cell flotation technology for efficient fine and ultra-fine particle recovery for complex…
Read MoreFinal rule on Black Lung Benefits Act released
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs has issued a final rule revising the regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act related to self-insurance by coal mine operators. Under the new standard, self-insured coal mine operators will be required to post adequate security for their Black Lung benefit liabilities. It also will protect the Black Lung Disability…
Read MoreMeyer, Terndrup leaving FLSmidth
FLSmidth has announced that Joshua Meyer, president of its Mining Service business line, and Annette Terndrup, Group General Counsel, are stepping down from their roles and will be leaving the company. Meyer will be leaving FLSmidth at the end of December 2024, and Terndrup’s last day with FLSmidth will be the last of February 2025. The process of identifying Josh’s…
Read MoreDoE investing millions for domestic essential mineral production, recovery
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has confirmed an earmark of $17 million across 14 projects that will accelerate critical materials innovation while promoting safe, sustainable, economic, and efficient solutions to meet current and future supply chain needs. The projects, which span 11 states, are strengthening and streamlining manufacturing for high-impact components and technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells, magnets…
Read MoreMetso to expand Arizona campus
Metso broke ground December 11 on a significant expansion to its service center and a new advanced training facility in Mesa, Ariz. The enhancements, the company said, will serve the increasing demands of mining customers by offering a wider range of repair services, advanced competence development capabilities, and improved safety and sustainability. “Our expanded service center and innovative training facility…
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