Superior Industries has had a busy spring quarter in terms of new releases to the mining industry – or, in these cases, new versions of products already well entrenched in the company’s product line-up. In April, the Minnesota-based system supplier announced the availability of its newly redesigned Chevron Pulley in abrasion-resistant (AR) steel. The use of abrasion-resistant steel in manufacturing…
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How can an operation stay ahead of wear? Is there such a thing as a CliffsNotes for conveyor belt cleaning and maintenance? How can damage be mitigated? R. Todd Swinderman uncovers that and more for NAM. Most conveyor belts in mines and quarries are considered operating in “severe duty” and typically don’t just wear out. They’re exposed to raw material…
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OceanaGold’s Haile mine brings in Immersive Technologies to polish the safety of their workers and enhance the environmental health of the South Carolina community it is part of. Simulators are used for a myriad of things for miners, from job task training to refresher courses. What about making a site eco-friendlier while growing its safety quotient at the same time?…
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The International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering is a five-day event featuring presentations and exhibits on new concepts and emerging technologies in mine safety. The 7th International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering (ISMSSE), August 17-21, will bring together experts in mine safety science and engineering, as well as related fields at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpoint…
Read MoreThe West Virginia Training and Conference Center sees thousands (24,000 in 2023) through its doors each year, each with the desire to elevate their skills with cutting-edge education and facility features. North American Mining magazine took a tour of this Appalachian coal country education gateway. By Donna Schmidt A group of miners are in the center of a mine emergency,…
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NAM editor Donna Schmidt will be on hand with hundreds of other women in mining and supporters for the WIM USA National Conference in Elko, Nevada, April 10-13. The conference will combine group meetings as well as keynote speakers, panel discussions, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and even a large group of options for day-long mine tours in the northern…
Read MoreThe benefits of utilizing safety cages, protecting workers against falling debris. By Heather Harding Worksite safety plays a big role in mines as well as refractories, construction sites and a number of other operations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up to 50,000 workers were injured in 2020 when struck by falling debris. Additionally, between 2016 and 2020,…
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Over the next few years, the mining industry faces eyewatering labor shortages. North American Mining spoke to mining recruitment specialists at CSG Talent about this challenge and what more mining companies could be doing to attract new people into the industry. by Jonathan Rowland Expected demand for mineral products over the next few decades is huge. According to one estimate,…
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North American Mining spoke to Penn State’s Prof. Barbara Arnold about the current state and future of coal preparation in the U.S. By Jonathan Rowland There are 154 coal preparation plants active in the U.S. with a further 73 idled. That is still a “decent number,” according to Barbara Arnold, who has spent over three decades involved in the coal…
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As progress was made in the development of Allegheny Metallurgical’s Longview longwall mine in central West Virginia, crews at its coal preparation plant were also working hard to bring it online. NAM takes an exclusive look at the High Carbon Processing Plant. By Donna Schmidt Hard work and dedication are well-rewarded, and that has certainly been the case with the…
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