The Mine Safety and Health Administration said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in August 2024, issuing 253 violations. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines with poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. Of the 253 violations MSHA identified in August, 72 were evaluated as significant and substantial (S&S) and…
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Nouveau Monde inks substation deal for Matawinie
Nouveau monde Graphite, owner of the Matawinie operation in Quebec, Canada, has selected ABB for a landmark electrification project that will help make it the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine. The contract, the price tag for which was not disclosed, includes the supply, construction and commissioning of a 120kV substation that will be connected to the provincial hydropower network. This…
Read MoreMINExpo 2024 Breaks All Records
MINExpo 2024, held Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas, hosted 45,000 attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries who came to see more than 850,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, breaking all prior show records. MINExpo is the world’s largest mining show and is produced by the National Mining Association (NMA). The wide offering of innovative products and services showcased…
Read MoreNMA, NIOSH, OSMRE honor safety, tech
In a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. SafetyThe NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the…
Read MoreInstallation 101: The importance of proper training on screen media installation
Major’s Lars Bräunling explains why the details of correct – and safe – installation are crucial. Choosing the right screen media for an operation is critical to producing the highest throughput, but perhaps equally important is the way in which the screen media is installed. Proper installation, which includes accurate tightening, can make all the difference when it comes to…
Read MoreIntroducing: Senzit Pro
Predictive maintenance technology firm Senzit recently launched its latest product, Senzit Pro, designed to provide a streamlined diagnostics solution for fleet managers and owner operators that allows them to track the health of their entire fleet, leading to a reduction in both breakdowns and operating costs. Senzit Pro’s innovation in diagnostics offers a solution for tracking the health of equipment…
Read MoreEmerson issues update for DeltaV DCS
Emerson is further expanding its DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS). The feature pack release empowers users to easily transition to a DeltaV DCS from more third-party control systems, expands support for data-rich Ethernet device networks and reduces the complexity of state-based control implementations. “DeltaV Version 15 Feature…
Read MoreBrunner & Lay adds Arrow SHD tools to line
Brunner & Lay recently announced the latest addition to its extensive line of rock drilling tools: a line of Arrow straight hole drilling tools. They are available in thread styles T-38, T-45, T-51 and B-60. The tools were developed and tested by B&L’s own in-house engineering and metallurgical teams. Also, the Brunner & Lay Tubular Drill Rod System has been…
Read MoreRST releases new compaction aid for roads, infrastructure
A new liquid compaction aid designed for bulk earthworks has been developed by leading fine particle specialist RST Solutions to improve road and infrastructure construction projects. COMPAK is a uniquely balanced liquid compaction aid now on the market after rigorous testing to demonstrate its advanced capabilities. Designed for bulk earthwork projects, COMPAK simplifies compaction stages by requiring significantly less water…
Read MoreMotion Industries commits to partnership accreditation in Indigenous relations
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, announced its commitment to Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive…
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