Tennessee-based met coal miner Clinch Resources has kicked off commercial-grade coal production at its Lanes Branch coking coal property in southern West Virginia. The commencement of operations transitions the company officially from developer to commercial operator. Lanes Branch is located within Clinch’s 54,000-acre ARI project footprint. Processing and delivery have also begun, though the miner did not disclose a timeline…
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Sandvik introduces upgraded Toro LH208L loader
Sandvik Mining announced the launch of a significantly upgraded Toro LH208L loader, designed to deliver higher productivity, improved operator comfort and lower cost-per-tonne in low‑profile underground mining operations. The new release is engineered for tunnels with headroom as low as 1.8 meters and combines a high payload‑to‑weight ratio with enhanced powertrain performance. The loader now has a Volvo Penta Stage…
Read MoreMetso introduces advanced lithium carbonate process
Metso said it has introduced the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes to Metso’s portfolio of lithium processing solutions and strengthens its position as a leading provider of technologies…
Read MoreVoith rolls out new fluid temperature sensor OnSens.SmarTemp
Voith has introduced OnSens.SmarTemp, its energy self-sufficient sensor for constant-fill fluid couplings. Since constant-fill fluid couplings typically operate in demanding applications like belt conveyors, crushers and shredders, ensuring an optimum coupling fluid temperature is vital for reliability and productivity. However, the temperature of the operating medium often remains hidden, meaning the actual load on the coupling during operation goes unnoticed.…
Read MoreARLYX introduces autonomous underground material handling machine
Canadian-based ARLYX Technologies has released what is says is the first complete autonomous solution for material handling in underground operations, and one which can operate continuously, even during blasting periods. The fully electric solution was developed over two years in Quebec and tested under real conditions at a Tier 1 mine. Its utility vehicle and AutoLatch module handle transport, loading,…
Read MoreSandvik launches AutoMine Aura platform
Sandvik has launched AutoMine Aura, a first-of-its-kind underground mining automation platform fully engineered for the future and the most significant evolution of AutoMine since its introduction over two decades ago. AutoMine Aura transforms every layer of the AutoMine platform, delivering full situational awareness with zero blind spots, enabling higher utilization and consistent productivity in complex underground environments. The platform introduces…
Read MoreKomatsu-Supported Technician Program Honors Graduates
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, N.D., graduated its 2026 class on May 15, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training program. The two-year program is also supported by participating Komatsu dealer partners to develop the next generation of diesel technicians for the heavy equipment industry. Designed around a blended work-based learning model, the…
Read MoreSandvik Ground Support to establish U.S. joint venture
Sandvik has inked a deal with coal miner Alpha Metallurgical Resources to establish local manufacturing for its ground support business in the U.S. market. Additionally, the supplier said, it will also establish a long-term exclusive supply deal with Alpha. Sandvik will hold a 51% stake in the JV, and Alpha will hold the remaining 49%. Production is planned at a…
Read MoreMaster Drilling brings remote drilling to Canada
Master Drilling North America, part of the Master Drilling Group, successfully commissioned the first remote drilling system in Canada at Agnico Eagle’s Odyssey gold mine in northwestern Quebec. The project began with the reaming of a 220-meter hole using a 5.5-m reamer, demonstrating the capability, precision and efficiency of remote drilling technology in operation. The RD7 raise bore machine was…
Read MoreIvanhoe Electric to utilize Robbins TBM at Santa Cruz
Ivanhoe Electric intends to acquire a purpose-built, Crossover XRE Tunnel Boring Machine and material handling system from The Robbins Company for decline development at its Santa Cruz copper project in Casa Grande, Ariz. Robbins recently acquired the TBM from a division of Anglo American, which originally purchased the machine for use at its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, Australia, where…
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