Global supplier ABB has introduced GMD Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize the operation and maintenance of gearless mill drives (GMDs). GMD Copilot offers users immediate, context-specific information, instantly providing a complete overview of the system intended to improve the decision-making of GMD operation and maintenance. Grinding mills crush ore, separating the valuable mineral from the waste rock.…
Read MoreEpiroc has won a large order from Hudbay Minerals for a fleet of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to be used at its Lalor underground mine in Canada. The machines will be used to strengthen productivity and work conditions while lowering emissions. The miner has ordered BEV versions of the Boomer M20 SG face drilling rig, the Scooptram ST18 SG and Scooptram…
Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) on March 20 to recognize the national security need for critical minerals, especially those sourced domestically, by allowing greater access to key minerals and mined materials. The EO, which follows three others signed on the first day of his presidency – “Declaring a National Energy Emergency,” “Unleashing American Energy,” and “Unleashing…
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After the recent discovery of a third zone of high-grade antimony mineralization at Antimony Ridge, Liberty Gold said it intends to “spin-out” the Goldstrike project with the Antimony Ridge discovery into a separate entity. “Antimony Ridge is an exciting, emerging story that is demanding more attention with every high-grade assay coming out of the lab. We believe that separating Liberty…
Read MoreMSHA reported that five fatalities took place in January 2025 at mines in Texas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Two of these accidents took place at coal mines, while the others occurred at construction sand and gravel and dimension stone operations. On January 10, a mobile bridge carrier operator died at Wilson Creek Energy’s Acosta Deep coal mine in Somerset County,…
Read MoreCanadian manufacturer Kovatera said it is officially a registered trademark. The milestone marks an important step in its journey of growth and value creation. “From now on, you’ll see our logo proudly wearing the ® symbol – a symbol of our commitment to innovation, trust, and delivering exceptional solutions to our customers,” the company said in a LinkedIn post. “But…
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Elphinstone has set the standard in underground haul road maintenance with the recently released EG20 Underground Grader. Based on the Caterpillar next-generation 120 surface grader platform, the EG20 features improved operator comfort and delivers balanced weight, power, and agility to maximize performance. All power train components are specifically made to be rebuilt, Elphinstone noted, adding value to the total cost…
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Doran Manufacturing’s 360HD tire monitoring system can improve fuel efficiency by alerting drivers and maintenance personnel of a machine’s low tire pressure before heading out for the day. According to industry studies, properly inflated tires can improve fuel efficiency up to 3% – translating to substantial fuel savings across the fleet. External, valve stem mounted sensors pass tire pressure and…
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The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries utilizes oil shear technology to transmit torque between lubricated surfaces. This innovation eliminates heat build-up associated with dry brakes, a significant cause of conveyor fires. A patented fluid recirculation system, noted the manufacturer, dissipates the heat and keeps the brakes running cool. In addition to being safer, the OEM said that oil…
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Bridgestone and Komatsu have launched a proof of concept (PoC) for a collaborative initiative aimed at providing new solution services to mining customers. The PoC will be carried out using Komatsu’s mining trucks at a site operated by a mutual customer of Bridgestone and Komatsu. The new program works through the real-time exchange and analysis of tire data from Bridgestone’s…
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