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…
Read MoreDoD awards Elk Creek multi-million dollar investment
Elk Creek Resources, a subsidiary of NioCorp Developments, has been awarded up to $10 million, subject to the achievement of certain milestones, from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the establishment of a domestic scandium mine-to-manufacture supply chain via the Elk Creek critical minerals project in southeast Nebraska. The investment by the DoD aligns with President Trump’s March 20,…
Read MoreEquinox Gold divests Nevada assets
Equinox Gold has sold its 100% interest in the Pan gold mine, Gold Rock project, and Illipah project in Nevada to Canadian developer Minera Alamos for a total consideration of US$115 million. “The sale of our non-core Nevada assets reflects our commitment to portfolio optimization and disciplined capital allocation. This transaction simplifies our business and allows the team to focus…
Read MoreTackling myths: collision avoidance edition
When it comes to the technologies of proximity and collision avoidance, some myths still remain about how the systems impact miners and the mining process. NAM recently spoke to Mile Walling, president of Americas, Strata Worldwide, to set the record straight. Mine safety systems are designed to protect the life of the miner, but is that at the expense of…
Read MoreMaximizing safety, from legacy to lifeline
IWT talks to North American Mining magazine about how to apply communications and tracking underground to maximize its inherent life-saving potential. In underground mining environments, every decision made before, during, and after an incident can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy. Wireless mesh networks offer a significant leap forward in safety by enabling voice communication and…
Read MoreRamaco’s Brook mine promises a revolution
The economic and national security footprint of the Brook mine is world-changing. by David Jones Celebrating the opening of one of America’s most important minesJust north of Sheridan, Wyo., at Ramaco’s Brook mine, July 11 started gray, cool, and drizzling with rain. Undeterred by the weather, a crowd that filled the meadow was in high spirits. By the time the…
Read MoreTOMRA Mining unveils latest ore sorting software
TOMRA Mining has unveiled CONTAIN, a proprietary deep-learning solution designed to classify complex inclusion-type ores with unprecedented accuracy. The software seamlessly integrates with the manufacturer’s XRT sorters, representing the latest evolution in its AI-driven sorting platform. Unlike traditional optical sorting systems, CONTAIN uses advanced deep-learning algorithms to perform real-time analysis of X-ray imagery, visually classifying rocks based on the probability…
Read MoreMeet the person behind the international air quality standard
When Jeff Moredock first entered the air quality industry, he came with zero experience in mining, engineering or heavy equipment. He was a real estate executive, who was recruited into the family business, Sy-Klone, in 2007. Now, Moredock is not only the Executive Vice President at Sy-Klone and a driving force behind its innovative solutions for cab air quality, but…
Read MoreConspec debuts trade-in program for gas monitors
Conspec Controls, a leading manufacturer of fixed gas detection systems for the mining industry, has launched a limited-time, trade-in program designed to help mine operators upgrade gas monitoring systems to the latest generation of Conspec’s OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors. The program offers generous credits for mine operators’ existing gas monitors – legacy Conspec models or competing brand systems – making it…
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