North American Mining discusses collision avoidance in surface load and haul operations with experts from Hexagon, Matrix Design Group, and Wabtec. by Jonathan Rowland Load-and-haul operations present “significant challenges” for collision avoidance, as Mitch Tanzer, Wabtec Digital Mine’s global commercial director, told North American Mining. This is due to a mine’s “complex and dynamic nature” with a high volume of…
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Sharon Laverne Saffold-Harris of the University of Arizona is not your average member of academia. With a megawatt smile and brightness that precedes her, this issue’s Women in Mining spotlight belongs to someone who is working to find answers about the ever-growing influence women have on the resources industry. Edited by Donna Schmidt NAM: Sharon, it is so wonderful to…
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Edited by Josephine Patterson To reduce the risk of working around powered haulage vehicles, a West Virginia University researcher is developing a training program that uses augmented reality (AR) headsets to prevent miners and operators from falling victim to blind spots. Powered haulage vehicles account for nearly 50% of all mining-related deaths, partly because they offer such limited visibility. In…
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Caterpillar is celebrating a century of customer-centric innovation and industry-leading transformation. Caterpillar has kicked off the new year and its 100th anniversary with celebrations to be held throughout the U.S. and globally that commemorate the monumental milestone. The iconic manufacturer officially turns 100 on April 15. “Our success over the last 100 years is a testament to the hard work…
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New findings suggest strong near-term investment interest in mine electrification among North American companies. By Sachin Jari Several months ago, I attended my fourth MINExpo International and couldn’t help but smile (somewhat righteously) at the overwhelming presence of attendees evaluating the latest ideas and concepts for mine and fleet decarbonization via electrification. While the focus was on mining (we all…
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TerraSource Global marketing director Raymond Pietramale discusses the keys to efficient, durable and cost-effective operations in mineral processing as well as at aggregate sites. Companies operating in minerals processing, as well as those in aggregates, must navigate a complex landscape of challenges, including efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. As global demand for raw materials continues to rise, businesses must optimize throughput…
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North American Mining exclusively talked to West Virginia University’s Dr. Qingqing Huang about the current state of mining engineering education. By Jonathan Rowland If the North American mining industry is to support the supply of critical metals and minerals, it needs mining engineers. Yet, U.S. and Canadian mining schools are “not graduating enough mining students to meet current demand,” Dr.…
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By Jason Malcore Over the last 25 years, the global regulatory landscape has continued to expand and grow more complex with each passing year. This has led to larger administrative burdens, costly product re-designs, higher barriers to trade and more uncertainty for industry as they look to navigate the future business environment. There are a variety of different factors that…
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In demanding mining environments, the design and maintenance of load zones and transfer points are crucial for ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient material handling. By Jonathan Rowland Load zones and transfer points are critical areas in any belt conveyor system. Properly designed, they help stabilize the belt and prevent bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and continuous material movement. They also help minimize…
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Call it a merger of strengths. A 2022 acquisition of the Cannon product line by J.H. Fletcher from Lakeshore/Trident left the OEM with a rich portfolio for multiple applications. It is now merging the designs to become better than ever. By Donna Schmidt When an OEM grows its line-up through an acquisition, it is generally great news for the company…
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