Ohio-based Force Control Industries introduces an updated line of Positorq tension control brakes designed for precision dynamometer and unwind applications. The brakes deliver exceptionally smooth, accurate torque control across the entire operating range to 0 rpm. Because torque output is governed strictly by pneumatic or hydraulic actuation pressure, operators can achieve repeatable, chatter-free performance without stick-slip, torque drift, or the…
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ABB launches Baldor-Reliance V*S Master RS motor
ABB has introduced the Baldor-Reliance V*S Master RS to give operators a cost-competitive, variable-speed solution for vector-duty applications. With a rolled-steel frame that can provide dependable durability in a lightweight, economical design, the new release’s advanced insulation system supports reliable performance across a wide speed range. The V*S Master RS delivers an efficient motor platform that is ideal for applications…
Read MoreChevron reintroduces clarity line of ashless hydraulic oils
Chevron announced the reintroduction of its Clarity line of premium ashless hydraulic oils, featuring Clarity EliteSyn AW and Clarity AW. The refreshed product family highlights Chevron’s commitment to providing customers with quality lubricants that deliver exceptional equipment protection and efficiency while addressing the rising demand for more environmentally responsible solutions. Chevron’s Clarity EliteSyn AW and Clarity AW deliver advanced performance…
Read MoreBQE commences operation of Selen-IX plant at Wharf
BQE Water reported last week that a new full-scale Selen-IX plant located at Coeur’s Wharf gold mine in South Dakota had passed the performance test and began routine operation. This latest Selen-IX plant set a record time for implementation of 20 months between the design engineering kick-off to the discharge of on-spec water into the environment. The plant is designed…
Read MoreRio Tinto inks wind power deal for Kennecott
The Rio Tinto Kennecott operation, in its effort to meet corporate decarbonization objectives, has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will purchase 78.5 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy generated by TerraGen’s 238.5 MW Monte Cristo I Windpower project. Commercial operations…
Read MoreKeto stepping down as FLSmidth CEO
FLSmidth confirmed on November 17 that its chief executive officer, Mikko Keto, will resign from his position to assume an executive role with a non-competing company. The company said Keto will continue in his current capacity in the coming months to ensure business continuity, while the board of directors advances a structured CEO succession process. It is expected that he…
Read MoreKodiak acquires Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies, US Chemical
Ohio-based Kodiak has confirmed its seventh and eighth acquisitions since 2023 with the incorporation of Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies and US Chemical into its growing platform. The two acquisitions significantly expand Kodiak’s operational footprint and product portfolio, solidifying its leadership position in the specialty chemical industry. The strategic acquisition of Crown – a former portfolio company of Colonial Chemical –…
Read MoreNioCorp completes land acquisition for Elk Creek project
NioCorp Developments has completed the acquisition of additional land in Johnson County, Neb., associated with its Elk Creek critical minerals project. The company now owns a full square mile of land in Nebraska where it plans to site both its underground mine and its integrated surface processing facility. “We now have all surface and mineral rights necessary to begin construction…
Read MoreMissing Rolling Thunder miner found dead
Alpha Metallurgical Resources confirmed that a section foreman at its Rolling Thunder mine in Nicholas County, W.Va., lost his life following a flooding incident that occurred on November 8. During routine operations, a crew in the underground mine encountered a sudden and substantial inflow of water. Tragically, Steven Lipscomb of Elkview, W.Va., was unable to reach safety. He was last…
Read MoreFinal 2025 list of critical minerals released
The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. The final list includes 10 new minerals – boron, copper, lead, metallurgical coal, phosphate, potash, rhenium, silicon, silver, and uranium – based on…
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