Everything we needed to know about upgrading the processing experience – and saving money at the same time. By Peter Kilmurray As the costs of doing business keep rising, the thought of purchasing new vibrating screen equipment may seem out of the question this year. However, mining and aggregate producers have another option. Today, many companies find that the best…
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AEMA to celebrate 130 years of forging the future
The American Exploration & Mining Association is holding its annual meeting and exposition in Sparks, Nevada, December 1-6. Under the theme, “I am Mining: Celebrating 130 Years and Forging the Future with Mining’s Mettle,” AEMA’s 2024 meeting and exposition promises to be filled with insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and meaningful connections. Hosted at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nev.,…
Read MoreFLSmidth celebrates newest facility
The OEM recently held a grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Keokuk, Iowa, sharing more information in an exclusive NAM interview. By Donna Schmidt Supply chain improvements, particularly in a time when mines are demanding quick turnarounds more than ever before, are crucial for suppliers. FLSmidth took this to heart in its plans for the newest facility in…
Read MoreCincinnati Mine Machinery celebrates a century
In 1924, Cincinnati Mine Machinery was a newcomer to the coal mining community, but the Ohio company is now among the oldest – marking its 100th anniversary this year of manufacturing high performance forged components for numerous heavy industries. The privately held CMM was founded in the early 1920s but acquired by the senior Stenger. The executive line-up today is…
Read MoreBridging the cleantech divide between Canada and the U.S.
A three-pronged approach is needed to bring together the two countries. By Akshay Dubey, CEO, CVW CleanTech The clean technology sector holds great promise for economic growth and environmental sustainability. Globally, capital flows for clean technologies are estimated to have been over US$2.8 trillion in 2023. However, a gap between Canadian and American cleantech investments is clearly identifiable. While the…
Read MoreThe future of mining
North American Mining asked technology and equipment suppliers for their views on the future of mining and how they are supporting mining companies in achieving that vision. By Jonathan Rowland There is “much speculation about the future of mining, especially with the increased demand for greener energies,” said Scott Holub, manager of OTR Technical Services at BKT Tires. However, what…
Read MoreReaching net zero together
Deloitte has released a roadmap outlining strategic initiatives and cross-sector collaborations to help make net-zero emissions by 2050 a reality. Edited by Josephine Patterson In Deloitte’s recent report, “Energy Transition: The Road to Scale,” the business consulting firm explores five strategic verticals that are at the forefront of the energy transition, each requiring scaling in a phased manner, innovation and…
Read MoreNavigating the regulatory landscape: Compliance and challenges for U.S. underground miningNavigating the regulatory landscape:
Kennametal has a consistent focus on customer’s sites and their operations-particularly changing underground regulations and how the costs of doing business changes in parallel. Underground mining procedures in the United States are filled with federal and state regulations to ensure safety, environmental protection, and fair labor practices. These highly complex regulations build a framework governing underground mining operations and significantly…
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 MoreComing clean
Canadian-based Movex talks material cleanup with its new technology, removing the complexities and safety issues of under-conveyor and crushing maintenance and optimizing cleaning conditions. By William Nicholls In the mining sector, efficiency in material cleanup during the crushing and conveyor processes is critical. It inevitably impacts a mine’s output, number of downtimes, resource allocation, worker safety and operational costs. Use…
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