Haver & Boecker Niagara hires UK, Ireland sales manager

Martin Loughran

Haver & Boecker Niagara announced Martin Loughran as the new sales manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Loughran will support customers in the region by strengthening existing relationships and expanding access to Haver & Boecker Niagara’s proven solutions, including vibrating screens, advanced diagnostics and service expertise. Loughran is stepping into a…

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Equinox Gold advances Canadian sites, adds new leadership

Equinox Gold has provided an update on its cornerstone Canadian mining operations: the Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland & Labrador and the Greenstone gold mine in northern Ontario. “I am pleased to announce that our Valentine gold mine has begun processing ore through its 2.5-million-tonne-per-annum facility. We expect to pour first gold within the next month, marking another important milestone…

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KSB GIW launches second-generation slurry pump series 

KSB GIW Inc. launched the GIW LCC Gen2 slurry pump series, a redesigned and upgraded version of its proven GIW LCC line. Designed for class 1–3 slurry applications, the GIW LCC Gen2 incorporates proven hydraulic performance with a modernized design that improves maintenance access, extends service life and lowers total cost of ownership. The GIW LCC Gen2 series retains the trusted…

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Cruz Battery Metals renews Nevada claims

Cruz Battery Metals has renewed all of its lithium claims in Nevada, including the Solar lithium project. The renewed claims maintain Cruz’s foothold in one of the most active lithium districts in the United States. “President Trump’s endorsement of the Thacker Pass project is a strong vote of confidence for the entire Nevada lithium sector. We believe this could mark…

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An Overview of Backstopping, Overrunning, and Indexing Clutches

Tsubaki Clutch Solutions

Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient. The clutch commonly used today provides enhanced protection against backlash and rollover, as well as consistent performance in harsh environments, especially in…

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​​Brookwood-Sago grants recipients named

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grant funding to three organizations in three states to support education and training initiatives that will help identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines. Administered by the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety grant program helps recipients create comprehensive…

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Barrick appoints interim CEO

Barrick Mining has appointed Mark Hill as chief operating officer and interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Mark Bristow. Hill, who is currently responsible for Barrick’s Latam and Asia Pacific regions, is a seasoned mining executive with 30 years of experience. He joined Barrick in 2006 and has experience in strategy, corporate development and…

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U.S. government obtains stake in Lithium Americas

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright announced the Loan Programs Office has restructured its deal with Lithium Americas with support from General Motors. The new terms provide the government with 5% equity ownership in the form of Lithium Americas warrants as well as an additional 5% ownership in the form of warrants in the Lithium Americas/GM joint venture.…

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Newmont names CEO successor

Tom Palmer, who has served as Newmont chief executive officer since 2019, will resign from his position on December 31. Natascha Viljoen, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Palmer as president and CEO on January 1, 2026.  “After 12 years with Newmont, and almost 40 years in the mining industry, it is time for me to retire and hand…

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Weir launches WARMAN SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry pump

Weir has redesigned its market-leading heavy-duty submersible slurry pump to deliver reliable performance in the harshest slurry environments. Weir has made several design improvements to address the operational challenges miners’ face in submersible pumping applications. The WARMAN SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry pump uses a larger shaft and heavy-duty bearings to keep everything stable, running smoothly and avoid motor failure from…

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