Author: NAM Staff

Sleipner releases fully electric, autonomous mine transport system

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Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport systems for moving mining and construction equipment. The newly released emission-free electric transport system is aimed at mines that already use automated equipment, such as drills, and therefore have the infrastructure to support autonomous solutions. Several patents are pending for Sleipner’s innovative transport solution. “Autonomous mining requires…

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Crushing performance central to Metso XM Series

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Metso has launched the XM Series, an advanced crushing solution that combines intelligence, durability and lifetime value with a new digital package, resilient engineering and unmatched warranties. The Metso XM Series crushing solution designed for demanding mining applications is built to take crushing performance beyond the conventional. The XM Series solution uses the robust and safe Nordberg MP Series cone…

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Torsus unveils all-terrain off-road bus

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Torsus has released its new third-generation Praetorian TG3 heavy-duty off-road bus with more than 50 all-new technical updates and options for 2024. Built to master the world’s harshest terrain and toughest environments, the bus utilizes upgraded MAN chassis and powertrain, fully warranted and serviceable by all MAN suppliers anywhere in the world. It features a 1,150Nm 6-cyl MAN diesel engine,…

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MEVCO drives new Rivian R1T into Elko Mining Expo

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Illinois-based MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) has removed the cover from its new Rivian R1T EV Truck, introducing it to the mining industry at June’s Elko Mining Expo in Nevada. The company offered test drives of the mine-ready 2024 model at the event; MEVCO and Rivian first announced its global partnership for the vehicle in April. MEVCO said its partnership…

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Sandvik introduces DR416iE electric drill

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Sandvik has rolled out its largest-ever intelligent rotary blasthole drill, the DR416iE. The electric Sandvik DR416iE’s design is based on the popular Sandvik DR416i. It joins the Sandvik DR410iE, Sandvik DR412iE and Sandvik DR413iE as the fourth and largest electrified rig in Sandvik’s intelligent rotary blasthole range. The new release has been designed to deliver superior performance and sustainability in…

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Metso launches optimized pCAM plant

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Metso has released the pCAM plant – an intelligent Planet Positive-certified solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries. “The growing use of high-performance lithium-ion batteries with enhanced energy density, fast charging capabilities and improved safety features is driving the demand for high-quality and sustainable precursor materials,” said Mikko Rantaharju, vice president, Hydrometallurgy at Metso. “As…

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Jimmy Brock: 
Committed to coal

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Amid the transformation of coal over the last few decades, one coal magnate’s face has remained a constant: CONSOL Energy’s Jimmy Brock. As he moved through the ranks to become the coal operating company’s chief operating officer, his strategic insight has helped shape the Appalachian coal industry. In this issue’s bonus executive Q&A, Brock shares more about his background, his…

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CONSOL, Arch merging, to become Core Natural Resources

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In what may be one of the most significant M&A transactions in recent history for the U.S. coal industry, CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources jointly confirmed on August 21 that they have combined in an all-stock merger and together will create a top North American natural resource company focused on global coal: Core Natural Resources. The pairing will create a…

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Endeavour processing restarts at Guanacevi

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Endeavour Silver has resumed processing at the Guanacevi mine in Mexico following a primary ball mill trunnion failure on August 12. The company said temporary modifications have allowed the regrind mill to function as the primary ball mill, currently milling at 400 tonnes per day, with potential for 500 t/d, about half of its planned production capacity of 1,200 t/d.…

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Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine enters government receivership

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Victoria Gold has received an application for receivership from the Yukon government for its Eagle gold mine following a heap leach failure at the site on June 24. The application, which was delivered via court petition, will be appealed, the Whitehorse-headquartered company said. The Yukon government is seeking appointment of a receiver over the property and the company as well…

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