Tru-Trac offers ‘360-degree’ view of conveyor systems

Bulk conveyor component manufacturer Tru-Trac said its holistic conveyor system audits allow mining operations to identify common issues early on and get actionable insights to keep their conveyor belt systems running smoothly. “Tru-Trac’s conveyor system audits are holistic in their approach, going well beyond the surface-level checks provided by traditional conveyor ‘inspections’ and ‘surveys’,” said AJ van Eyssen, field service…

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ABB expands MXTEC to strengthen NA support

ABB has completed an expansion of its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC) in the city of Merida, doubling the office space to help meet innovation and market growth potential in North America. Since opening two years ago, MXTEC has increased its workforce to 43 people, also broadening scope into trade, logistics and HSE, and now has ambitions to recruit…

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Documentary spotlights RIINO electric rail system

A new documentary short, produced and distributed in collaboration with CBS and Acumen, highlights RIINO’s fully electric rail system and the future of decarbonized material haulage in mining. RIINO’s system is designed to replace conventional haulage methods, providing a fully electric alternative that reduces environmental impact while enhancing cost efficiency for mining operators. “Haulage Rail | A New Era” captures…

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Mines to Megawatts

Missouri S&T symposium to address small modular reactors in retired mines. Could some of Missouri’s decommissioned mines potentially become secure sites for small modular nuclear reactors and help advance the state’s clean energy future? Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology believe so and will hold a free symposium related to the topic on August 5. “There’s a real…

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ICMM to support mental health

ICMM has published Tools for Psychological Health and Safety to support mining and metals companies in embedding strong mental health and safety practices into daily operations and organizational culture. “There is no higher priority for ICMM members than keeping people safe and healthy at work. These new tools will accelerate critically needed progress on strengthening safety cultures and supporting workers’…

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Immersive Technologies launches MineAdvantage courses

Immersive Technologies has introduced professional development courses tailored for the mining industry, aimed at empowering professionals at all levels of the workforce, including trainers, front-line supervisors, and managers.  Under the banner of MineAdvantage, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations. These courses equip professionals with the tools, insights, and confidence they need to…

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US Department of Labor announces safety funding availability

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2025 State Grants Program to fund the delivery of federally mandated training and re-training for miners who work at surface, underground…

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Interior Department green lights Antelope mining plan

The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification that will unlock 14.5 million tons of federally owned coal at the Antelope mine in Converse County, Wyo., extending the life of the mine through 2037. “The Trump administration is delivering on its promise to revitalize American coal and unleash our nation’s energy potential,” said Secretary of the…

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Accruent EDMS expands global reach with new update

Software provider Accruent announced a major update to its cloud-based engineering document management system (EDMS), RedEye. The update introduces full user interface support for Brazilian Portuguese, French, German and Spanish.   “Multinational companies have long faced a tradeoff between using an EDMS in their native language and one that meets the needs of modern operations,” said Israel Ortíz, general manager, Asset…

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