Cincinnati Mine Machinery (CMM) Company made quite the splash at MINExpo International 2024, not only for its presentation and 100th anniversary celebration, but for its presentation of a $100,000 contribution to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The privately held group and fourth-generation manufacturer of mining machinery equipment held a ceremony September 25 at its MINExpo booth with a representative for…
Read MoreColorado-based Rare Element Resources has received its operations approval as well as an additional funding commitment for its rare earth demonstration plant in Wyoming, set to come online in the fourth quarter. The green light from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the second and final project continuation notice following its approval of…
Read MoreThe Mine Safety and Health Administration said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in August 2024, issuing 253 violations. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines with poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. Of the 253 violations MSHA identified in August, 72 were evaluated as significant and substantial (S&S) and…
Read MoreNouveau monde Graphite, owner of the Matawinie operation in Quebec, Canada, has selected ABB for a landmark electrification project that will help make it the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine. The contract, the price tag for which was not disclosed, includes the supply, construction and commissioning of a 120kV substation that will be connected to the provincial hydropower network. This…
Read MoreMINExpo 2024, held Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas, hosted 45,000 attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries who came to see more than 850,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, breaking all prior show records. MINExpo is the world’s largest mining show and is produced by the National Mining Association (NMA). The wide offering of innovative products and services showcased…
Read MoreIn a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. SafetyThe NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the…
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Major’s Lars Bräunling explains why the details of correct – and safe – installation are crucial. Choosing the right screen media for an operation is critical to producing the highest throughput, but perhaps equally important is the way in which the screen media is installed. Proper installation, which includes accurate tightening, can make all the difference when it comes to…
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Predictive maintenance technology firm Senzit recently launched its latest product, Senzit Pro, designed to provide a streamlined diagnostics solution for fleet managers and owner operators that allows them to track the health of their entire fleet, leading to a reduction in both breakdowns and operating costs. Senzit Pro’s innovation in diagnostics offers a solution for tracking the health of equipment…
Read MoreEmerson is further expanding its DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS). The feature pack release empowers users to easily transition to a DeltaV DCS from more third-party control systems, expands support for data-rich Ethernet device networks and reduces the complexity of state-based control implementations. “DeltaV Version 15 Feature…
Read MoreBrunner & Lay recently announced the latest addition to its extensive line of rock drilling tools: a line of Arrow straight hole drilling tools. They are available in thread styles T-38, T-45, T-51 and B-60. The tools were developed and tested by B&L’s own in-house engineering and metallurgical teams. Also, the Brunner & Lay Tubular Drill Rod System has been…
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