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REE, lithium production returns to the United States

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 NAM Staff

American Resources’ wholly owned subsidiary ReElement Technologies received an initial certificate of occupancy for its Marion, Ind., Advanced Technology Center earlier this year. ReElement said the center will be the world’s first complete mine-to-manufacturing circular refining facility. “This milestone is another successful step in how we are supporting the reshoring of domestic manufacturing of clean tech applications, bringing jobs back…

Micromine announces half-year release

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Micromine has released its half-year 2024 release, a collection of new updates, features and enhancements across its product line. Included are platform enhancements across the entire mining cycle, including: Exploration and geologyMicromine Origin, geological and exploration software, introduces several innovative features in its latest release. The groundbreaking Auto Section Creator automates the placement and creation of section lines, optimizing their…

Cominvi wins Campo Morado contract

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Luca Mining has engaged Latin America contractor Cominvi to carry out core mining operations at the Campo Morado mine in southwestern Mexico. The partnership will provide Luca cost-effective access to newer mining equipment for its ongoing operations. “The timing of this decision is fortuitous as Cominvi has just completed a major mining project nearby and, therefore, mobilization will occur very…

Eriez unveils new suspended electromagnet models

August 12, 2024October 10, 2024 NAM Staff

Eriez has launched its new SEV series of suspended electromagnets, representing a significant advancement in suspended electromagnet design. These units feature stronger magnets housed in smaller enclosures, reducing overall weight and installation costs while optimizing performance efficiency. Integrated into the Eriez SE7000 line, the new SEV models leverage cutting-edge wire and conductor technology to energize the magnet circuit, also requiring…

Introducing Gill WearProtect IoT

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Gill Sensors and Controls has released a new predictive maintenance system, WearProtect IoT, that combines its oil debris sensors with its new IoT data platform for equipment oversight and confident asset management. Gill said the WearDetect oil debris sensor reduces unplanned downtime by continuously monitoring ferrous wear debris in lubricating oil to give the earliest maintenance warnings. “This real-time condition…

High-speed surface cleaning with new MagJet X40 Gen 2

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment maker Jetstream of Houston has released the new MagJet X40 Gen 2 for industrial cleaning applications. The MagJet X40 Gen 2 rotates in a 360-degree pattern at 1,500-3,000 rpm, doubling the typical operating speed of the previous model without diminishing the lifespan of the tool. Rated up to 43,500 psi (3,000 bar), the tool can be…

Ampcontrol electrifies with MegaWatt Charger

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Ampcontrol has introduced its new MegaWatt Charger, which utilizes high-capacity charging technology to reduce charging time and operational impact. The Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger’s dual-mode charging feature enables multiple vehicle types to be charged via a single unit. It powers vehicles ranging from light passenger vehicles, such as Ampcontrol Battery Electric Vehicle DRIFTEX, to large machines, including electric haul dump trucks,…

CDE unveils new generation of filter press at Hillhead

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

CDE has unveiled its new ProPress high-performance filter press at the Hillhead show in the UK, adding to its water management and recycling systems. The ProPress, which features patent-pending technology, benefits from a flexible design and variable throughput that can be scaled to fit the processing volume of any operation. “Tackling the most challenging of materials is our expertise. We’ve…

Equinox Gold’s Greenstone mine pours first gold

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Sandstorm Gold has confirmed the first gold pour by Equinox Gold at the Greenstone mine near Geraldton, Ontario, Canada. Executive Nolan Watson said the inaugural gold pour was achieved on schedule, producing 1,800 ounces of gold from the full recovery circuit. Equinox announced last month that ore had been introduced into the grinding circuit, and more than 1.5 million tonnes…

Baarup is new Head of Sustainability for ContiTech

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 NAM Staff

Anne Windberg Baarup took over the management of the sustainability department for Continental’s group sector ContiTech on June 1. She is now responsible for the strategic direction and global management of sustainability activities for the company’s industrial business. In her new position, she reports directly to Claus Peter Spille, head of Operations at ContiTech. Baarup has been working for Continental…