The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has published its preliminary findings from an April 30 incident that took the life of one miner. The fatal accident occurred at the Portable Crusher #1 site in Wastington County, Idaho, a surface stone mine controlled by Jeanne M (Seubert) McDonough and Seubert Excavators, according to federal data. The victim was identified as…
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Emerson releases DeltaV Live Enterprise View
Emerson has launched a new software application, DeltaV Live Enterprise View, to securely extend real-time control system visualization beyond the control room. The new release joins Emerson’s rapidly expanding edge application ecosystem and empowers engineering, maintenance, reliability and leadership teams with browser-based, read-only access to live plant displays – as operators see them – without requiring display conversion, additional engineering…
Read MoreContinental launches VersaFlex belt
Continental’s group sector ContiTech has unveiled VersaFlex, a next-generation single-ply conveyor belt engineered to deliver above-ground mining customers high strength and performance as well as maximum efficiency and uptime. VersaFlex, the company said, can both drive uptime and lower total cost of ownership, the one thing its customers value most, adding as well exceptional rip and tear resistance, a high-strength…
Read MoreMSHA releases fatality alert after WV coal death
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has published an alert with best practices for accident prevention following an April 3 fatality in West Virginia. The incident occurred at an underground coal operation owned by ACNR Holdings. A scoop backed into another scoop that was transporting a longwall shield. This collision caused the longwall shield to shift and pin the…
Read MoreRCT rings in AutoNav Lite for Canadian remediation
RCT-Powered by Epiroc confirmed this week it was able to deploy its AutoNav Lite (semi-automation) at a major northern Canadian gold mining operation to aid it in accelerating stabilisation and remediation activities The project involved the commissioning two remotely operated dozers, both Caterpillar D10s, to undertake critical works within controlled areas of the operation, enabling operators to manage ground conditions…
Read MoreMSHA, Association of Equipment Manufacturers renew alliance
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration confirmed it has renewed its alliance with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to ensure manufacturers and contractors have access to information, guidance, and training resources designed to protect the health and safety of miners. MSHA’s renewed alliance with AEM – an association that works to advance construction and agricultural equipment manufacturers, including…
Read MoreEquinox, Orla to merge
Equinox Gold and Orla Mining are combining to form a new North American senior gold producer that will have a portfolio of six operations across multiple countries. With 1.1 million ounces of expected annual production in 2026, according to the companies, the merged group has a defined path to more than 1.9 million ounces from expansion projects in Canada, the…
Read MoreSchroeder tapped as VP Canada for Robit
Robit, which is advancing the development of strategically important North American markets as part of its ongoing growth strategy, has appointed Jan Schroeder as vice president, Canada, effective May 4. In this role, Schroeder will be responsible for developing and driving Robit’s sales in the Canadian market, focusing on distributor cooperation, customer relationships and growth. Schroeder has over 20 years…
Read MoreNeilson to succeed Stanton as Weir CEO
The Weir Group announced that, following 10 years as CEO and 16 years with Weir, Jon Stanton will step down as CEO on 1 August and be succeeded by Andrew Neilson. Neilson, who was also elected to the board of directors, will become CEO designate before assuming full responsibilities as CEO on 1 August. Andrew joined Weir in 2010 and…
Read MoreOrla Mining: will protect Camino Rojo labor rights
Canadian-based Orla Mining said it has taken steps and is working to implement outlines to safeguard labor rights and to address other concerns at its Camino Rojo gold mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. The decision by the miner comes after a determination by a panel established under the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). In late March, the…
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