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 MoreAuthor: NAM Staff
Epiroc 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…
Read MorePiedmont Lithium, Sayona Mining to merge
Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining have signed a definitive agreement to combine the two companies and create a leading North American lithium business. Sayona will be the ultimate parent entity. “This merger combines two complementary businesses and will create a larger and stronger company. MergeCo will be North America’s largest lithium producer and will have an attractive growth profile with…
Read MoreNewmont offloads Musselwhite, Éléonore
In the final months of 2024, Newmont agreed to sell two of its gold mines as part of a plan to divest its non-core assets. Newmont has agreed to sell its Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario, Canada, to Vancouver-based Orla Mining for up to US$850 million in total consideration. Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly-out operation located approximately 500 kilometers north…
Read MoreCummins acquires First Mode assets
Cummins’ Generators and Power Systems arm confirmed February 11 that it has acquired the assets of mining and rail power retrofitter First Mode. The OEM’s officials said the purchase, the financial details for which were not disclosed, includes the latter’s hybrid mining and rail product lines, and the full IP portfolio which includes hydrogen and battery powertrain solutions. This technology…
Read MoreBritish Columbia fast-tracks 18 mining and energy projects
In the face of ongoing tariff threats from the United States, the British Columbia government said it is working to accelerate 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion, reported The Canadian Press. Premier David Eby said that the government was expediting some projects to diversify the economy, assuming there would be “four years of continual on-and-off tariff…
Read MoreSandvik optimizes excavation process with iSURE Geo
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the latest capability of its iSURE drill and blast software: iSURE Geo for development drilling. This optional toolset enables miners to optimize the excavation process through geological data. Designed to be used with Sandvik i-series development and tunneling drills, iSURE Geo delivers real-time onboard analysis of the rock mass using information gathered from…
Read MoreLiebherr USA appoints Hiro Imakoji as new managing director
Liebherr welcomed Hirohito Imakoji as managing director of Liebherr USA Co., a mixed sales organization supporting 10 product segments throughout the United States. Hirohito joins the Liebherr USA executive management team, working together with Kai Friedrich, the managing director and divisional director of earthmoving and material handling technology. In his role, Imakoji will oversee the strategic planning and execution of…
Read More