Motion Industries has announced a joint venture partnership with Tagodi Development Corp., a resource contracting firm that invests in the local Tahltan Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada. An agreement was recently signed to deliver economic and operational benefits to the community and all involved. The largest focus will be in the mining sector, a major portion of this region’s…
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Haver & Boecker machinery business marks a century
Haver & Boecker is celebrating 100 years of its machinery division and has kicked off a year-long celebration of the milestone with a ceremony at its Germany headquarters. The company said the event was held in May with customers and industry partners from around the globe in Oelde. Anniversary celebrations will feature a short reflection on the past before jumping…
Read MoreIndustry mourns John Taylor
Global mining sales director John Taylor of Limitless Mining Solutions (LMS) recently passed away at the age of 68. He never did a thing by half measures. Big John, as many knew him, had a heart and a sense of humor to match his great height, and leaves behind a massive legacy of kindness, generosity and joy. He was truly…
Read MoreWolfenbarger joins Franklin Electric as CFO
Franklin Electric has appointed Jennifer Wolfenbarger as its chief financial officer (CFO) and chief accounting officer. As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and overseeing fiscal accountability for the entire organization. Wolfenbarger has served in divisional CFO roles at some of the country’s most recognizable and growth-minded…
Read MoreBluefield Coal Show just weeks away
Less than a month remains until the start of the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show, set for September 10-12 at the Brushfork Armory in Bluefield, W.Va. The show, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias, will feature over 150 exhibitors including 28 new companies promoting their equipment, services, products, technology, and safety developments. The three-day event will…
Read MoreSRC adds full-scale laser sorter to services offering
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)’s Minerals Liberation Sorting Centre now provides a full-scale laser sorter among its array of services for the mining industry. It is the only third-party, independent testing center to offer bench-to-pilot scale testing, as well as front-to-back solutions for mining clients. “With the recent addition of a full-scale laser sorting unit, SRC will further strengthen its…
Read MoreNevada Gold Mines deploys Komatsu FrontRunner AHS in the U.S.
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) and Komatsu have launched a pioneering partnership to elevate workplace safety and enhance operational efficiency through the deployment of the OEM’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at the miner’s surface operations. The collaboration marks the first implementation of the system for both companies within the United States, setting a new standard for mining operations nationwide. NGM…
Read MoreMcEwen Mining eyes Canadian Gold acquisition
McEwen Mining and Canadian Gold have entered into a binding letter of intent, whereby McEwen would acquire the latter by way of a plan of arrangement. If the transaction is completed, Canadian Gold would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of McEwen. McEwen officials note the addition of the Tartan mine in Manitoba as one of the benefits of the deal. “I…
Read MoreTeck moves forward with Highland Valley Copper extension
Teck Resources has received board approval for the construction of the Highland Valley Copper mine life extension project, which will extend the mine’s life from 2028 to 2046. “This extension of Canada’s largest copper mine, Highland Valley Copper, is foundational to our strategy to double copper production by the end of the decade,” said Jonathan Price, president and CEO, noting…
Read MoreMSHA reports 16th fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on July 12, a delivery truck driver at Pueblo Plant & Quarry, Pueblo Colo., died when the truck he was driving traveled off the road and crashed into a ravine. This is the 16th fatality reported in 2025, and the seventh classified as “Powered Haulage.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
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