Komatsu’s new GD955-7 motor grader is now available to the North American market. The GD955-7 offers operators the control and precision needed to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up and is an important addition to Komatsu’s motor grader lineup. This powerful new machine stands out with its ample horsepower and powerful blade downforce…
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The business consulting firm has released its annual Tracking the Trends report navigating global challenges and opportunities in the mining and metals industry. Edited by Josephine Patterson According to Deloitte’s 16th annual edition of Tracking the Trends, mining and metals companies must work to address supply shortages; environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges; and adopt emerging technologies this year. “We…
Read MoreThat’s a wrap! The first-ever West Virginia Coal Show has closed and has been deemed a success by organizers, exhibitors and guests alike, and a buzz is already growing for the 2025 event. Attendance numbers and the number of exhibits at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center far exceeded expectations, despite a first day soaked with rain. The second day…
Read MoreThe Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and the Copper Mark are collaborating on an important pilot project to enhance the assurance processes of both organization’s standards. As part of this project, MAC and the Copper Mark are merging their respective assurance processes for pilot testing by MAC members undergoing Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) verification in 2024, with the Copper Mark…
Read MoreThe West Virginia Coal Show 2024 entered its second and final day today in Charleston, W.Va., with returning large crowds on the show floor taking in special features and great industry conversation. Doors opened once again at 10 a.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, with many new faces picking up pre-registration badges and signing up on-site. The West…
Read MoreThe first day of the first-ever West Virginia Coal Show, being held March 26 and 27 in the state’s capital city of Charleston, is in the books with thousands in attendance and a sold-out floor of exhibitors enjoying a great crowd. Doors opened to the exhibition floor at 10 a.m., with lines forming quickly for both pre-registered name tags as…
Read MoreCanadian-based Taseko Mines has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 12.5% interest in the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine in British Columbia from Dowa Metals & Mining and Furukawa. Under the terms of the deal, Taseko will acquire Dowa and Furukawa’s shares in Cariboo Copper for a minimum of C$117 million payable over a period of 10 years, plus…
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It’s arrived. The countdown clock on the show web site has reached zero. After nearly a year of planning, the inaugural West Virginia Coal Show is a reality. Being held in conjunction with the 50th West Virginia Coal Association Symposium, both promise to energize and excite – even for those who couldn’t make it here to join us. As we…
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Slurry pumps are a non-negotiable for coal operations and facilities, but processing heavy media creates challenges unlike most other commodities. Schurco Slurry’s Nick Shur outlines why. When discussing energy production, coal remains a significant player and the most reliable source of energy in the market. Coal-fired power plants account for a large portion of the energy supplied around the world.…
Read MoreIn a move to bolster safety across the off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) introduced a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education and training for operators of off-highway equipment used in the construction, agriculture, utility, mining, and forestry sectors. AEM’s Safety Toolkit delivers a comprehensive suite of resources aimed at enhancing safety awareness,…
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