Emerson has launched an energy-efficient alternative to conventional HID wall pack lighting fixtures with its new Appleton Wallmaster LED Series wall pack luminaires specially engineered for hazardous industrial environments. Available in five lumen outputs equivalent to HID wattages from 70W to 400W, Appleton Wallmaster LED luminaires consume as much as 80% less electricity than an HID without sacrificing brightness, paving…
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James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, founder of underground mining service provider Redpath Group, recently passed away in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, “after a courageous 20-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease.” He was 88. Redpath grew up on a mine site in Val-d’Or, Québec, the eldest child of James and Margaret Redpath. As a teenager, he worked two formative summers on a…
Read MoreChristian Milau, chief executive officer and a founder of Saudi Discovery Co., will be joining Canadian-based Eldorado Gold as president, effective September 12. He brings over 25 years of experience in finance, capital markets, and mining to the position. With this appointment, George Burns, Eldorado’s current president and CEO, will transition to the latter role. “As we position the company…
Read MoreTerraRoc has announced significant advancements in its drilling technology behind the new 115-millimeter X-Roc DTH drill bit: improved heat treatment process delivers significantly increased material toughness, while the optimized button configuration ensures superior drilling performance. The new center hole design provides exceptional functionality, complemented by an improved skirt outer diameter for better flush control. Advanced wear-resistant treatment applied both internally…
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Dart Controls said the 65E, a high-performance Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for 12 through 48-volt battery-powered equipment, is ideal for portable and solar-powered applications. Rated for 10 to 20 amps continuous current, the Dart 65E features adjustable maximum speed, minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration, plus a quiet operating frequency of 18 kHz. In addition to a…
Read MoreA strategic partnership between Virginia Tech and Alcara Technologies, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Aclara Resources, aims to strengthen a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical heavy rare earth elements. Aclara’s rare earths separation pilot plant is expected to open this fall at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, Va., where it will benefit from the research park’s amenities…
Read MoreMitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in Copper World LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudbay Minerals, for an initial cash contribution of $600 million. The company owns the Copper World project in Arizona. “Securing Mitsubishi as a 30% partner in Copper World is an important milestone for Hudbay as we establish a long-term strategic partnership to advance…
Read MoreIn a push to strengthen U.S. energy and manufacturing security, the U.S. Energy Department confirmed the designation of metallurgical coal as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020. On May 23 U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said the addition is in line with President Trump’s Executive Order “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry” and will underscore the…
Read MoreResolution Minerals announced the appointment of U.S.-based geologist Austin Zinsser, P.G. as lead consulting geologist to support exploration and development of the company’s flagship Horse Heaven antimony-gold-silver-tungsten project in Idaho. Zinsser brings more than 15 years of experience in applied geological science and mineral development, including 12 years at Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite gold project, directly adjacent to Horse Heaven. His…
Read MoreNevada Canyon Gold has sold its Swales gold property exploration lease in Elko County, Nevada, to Metals One Nevada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metals One. The deal includes a total combined area of approximately 2780 acres and 139 unpatented mining claims. Total consideration for the lease comprised of a $100,000 cash payment and the grant of a 2% net…
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