SSR Mining said that its Seabee gold operations in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, will restart in the second half of October after forest fires caused an evacuation of the site on August 21.
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University of Texas-El Paso reestablishing ME program
The University of Texas System (UT System) board of regents chairman Kevin Eltife announced a $20 million investment in The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) to reestablish its mining engineering program – the state’s only university ME program to address critical industry workforce challenges. UTEP, founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, will launch…
Read MoreFLSmidth strengthens portfolio with Tipco deal
FLSmidth has signed an agreement to acquire German-based TIPCO Tudeshki Industrial Process Control GmbH (Tipco), known for developing sensor technology that can measure the particle size distribution of different mass flows. “This acquisition marks an important addition to our [pumps, cyclones and valves (PCV)] offerings and highlights our strategic focus on digital solutions across the Mining flowsheet,” said Pat Turner,…
Read MoreHitachi commits to western U.S. customers with Utah facility
Citing its desire to optimize regional dealer and customer support, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has announced the addition of a 173,000-square-foot warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah. This facility will provide support seven days a week and expedite quick shipping to dealers and customers in the construction and mining markets. The move is part of the company’s rapid growth and…
Read MoreIran mine blast kills at least 50
An explosion at a coal mine run by Madanjoo Co. in eastern Iran on September 21 has killed at least 51 people and injured 20, according to state news agency IRNA. The blast was reportedly caused by a methane gas leak in blocks B and C of the mine. The mine, which is located in Tabas, covers an area of…
Read MoreAlaska Energy Metals partners on Eureka research
Alaska Energy Metals has partnered with the Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Polytechnic Institute to research the carbon sequestration potential of ultramafic rocks and tailings at its Eureka nickel deposit in Alaska. The research will be performed under the umbrella of the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining, a premier joint research center between…
Read MoreLiebherr shows mining innovations at MINExpo
Liebherr is sharing its latest news, products, services and innovations for the mining sector at this year’s MINExpo show, the world’s largest mining exhibition. Visitors can experience over 2,777 m2 (over 29,000 sq. ft) of Liebherr exhibits at booth #7832. Rock Products and North American Mining attended a presentation and media reveal featuring a number of technologies, designed to move mining into the future. Liebherr’s battery T 264…
Read MoreStellar debuts new aluminum option for TMAX 3T mechanic truck
Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced the launch of the new Stellar TMAX 3T Aluminum Mechanic Truck at MINExpo 2024. This event marks the introduction of Stellar’s latest innovation ideal for mining and construction industries and beyond. “We are so excited…
Read MoreMid-class Sandvik DR411i bolsters intelligent rotary blasthole drill range
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced its Sandvik DR411i rotary blasthole drill rig at MINExpo. The compact, mid-class drill delivers high productivity for both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) production blast holes. Sandvik DR411i supports a hole diameter range of 6 3/4 to 10 5/8 in. (170 to 270 millimeters) and comes equipped with the full suite of Sandvik i-series technology,…
Read MoreDSI Underground rebrands as Sandvik
DSI Underground has officially rebranded as Sandvik, solidifying a unification of the industry’s leading full-service, end-to-end provider of equipment and consumables to underground mining and tunneling. Sandvik announced in December 2020 that it would acquire DSI Underground, and the acquisition was completed in July 2021. Today’s milestone reinforces Sandvik’s ability to drive safety and productivity across the full underground cycle.…
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