Flexco recently announced the addition of the Flextreme PXT Secondary Belt Cleaner Cushion to its line of belt conveyor products. Specifically designed for extreme heavy-duty mining applications, the manufacturer noted, the PXT helps convey larger material tonnages at higher speeds, all while keeping belt conveyor systems clean. “We’re excited to bring this breakthrough technology to our worldwide customers who are…
Read MoreMetso is launching Data-driven Performance Services to empower the mining industry with faster, fact-based issue resolution. A set of innovative equipment performance solutions is designed to help customers prevent production losses, avoid safety risks, and ensure consistently optimized operations. “Data-driven Performance Services empower mining operations to move from reactive to predictive, insight-driven decision making. Based on our analysis from live…
Read MoreGunnison Copper has commenced production of pure copper cathode from its fully operational Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona, following the successful start-up of the solvent extraction (SX) and electrowinning (EW) circuit. “This is an incredible moment for Gunnison and for U.S. copper supply. To bring Johnson Camp into production ahead of schedule and with an excellent health and safety…
Read MoreImperial Metals has received a permit amendment to allow expansion and extension of mining activities at its Mount Polley copper-gold mine in south-central British Columbia. The expansion allows for pit development and expansion of rock-storage areas. “Receiving this permit is good news for Imperial, our workers, the local community and our First Nations partners. We will be able to continue…
Read MoreU.S.-based companies Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on creating a resilient domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets independent of China. “Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements are innovative companies with similar visions of creating a secure Western rare earth magnet supply chain. We have both proven our capacity to deliver rare…
Read MoreMSHA reported that on August 25, a miner at Colt Rock and Lime LLC, Scott, Mo., died after the haul truck he was driving went through a berm in the haul road, over a highwall and overturned into water in the pit. More information will be forthcoming. MSHA also reported that on Aug. 26, an electrician died while performing elevator testing.…
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Motion Industries has unveiled the patent-pending Motion Lube Caddy, a self-contained towable lubrication cart designed to easily service enclosed machinery assets. It can also be used on hydraulic systems, mobile equipment drive cases, and more. “Our team regularly builds unique solutions to fulfill customer needs, but it’s not often we decide to make one a standard product. What started as…
Read MoreMSHA reported that on Aug. 7, a contractor at a Rockland, Mich., sand and gravel operation died after the front-end loader he was operating traveled over the edge of a highwall, falling approximately 70 ft. This is the 18th fatality reported in 2025, and the seventh classified as “Powered Haulage.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type…
Read MoreMSHA reported that since the beginning of calendar year 2025, mine operators have reported more than 150 accidents from the operation of mobile equipment, including 13 of 20 fatal accidents. Accidents can be prevented by examiners and mobile equipment operators looking for hazards above, below, in front, behind, and beside mobile equipment. MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid…
Read MoreWhile rare earth elements are “essential ingredients for our modern lives,” up to 82% of rare earth elements are imported from other countries, notes Aaron Noble, Virginia Tech professor and head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering and interim head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Why are these rare earth elements so critical to modern…
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