SEMCO Publishing Acquires Minería Pan-Americana

SEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products, announced the acquisition of Minería Pan-Americana from Route One Publishing. Minería Pan-Americana is the leading Spanish-language magazine, news service and digital resource platform serving the Latin American mining sector. This acquisition strengthens SEMCO Publishing’s portfolio of mining publications, which includes North American Mining magazine, The Asia Miner and Miner’s News Global. The addition of Minería Pan-Americana expands SEMCO’s reach and offers advertisers enhanced opportunities…

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Motion expands further in Canada with Stoney Creek acquisition

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based Stoney Creek Hydraulics. The transaction is expected to close at the end of October, subject to customary closing conditions. Founded in 1998, Stoney Creek Hydraulics specializes in hydraulic…

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TRAM conference set for this month

The Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) annual conference is preparing to convene from November 12-15 at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in southern West Virginia. The event is curated to include workshops on mine safety trainer-focused topics, presentations from respected safety trainers and networking opportunities, along with a change to learn new ideas and improve training skills.…

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MSHA issues safety alert for entrapment

MSHA reported that on Oct. 10,, a bulldozer fell into a feeder when a bridged coal pile collapsed, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the operator inside the cab. Emergency response efforts were swift and organized, resulting in the successful rescue of the operator.  The bulldozer was equipped with high-strength glass, oxygen bottles and a remote shut-off for the feeder, all…

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Interior Department signs off on Rhyolite Ridge project

The U.S. Interior Department gave final approval to ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic lithium mine permitted by the Biden administration, reported Reuters. The news agency said the approval concluded a review process lasting over six years. It comes amid recent efforts by the Biden administration to support domestic critical minerals production. “This is a science-based…

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Newmont, union reach agreement for Peñasquito

Following an open dialogue and shared focus on the safety and well-being of the workforce, Newmont Peñasquito and the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel, and Similar Workers of Mexico have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement for 2024-2026. “As a company, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance as we work together with the union…

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AEM marks largest-ever membership

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has surpassed a new record in its membership tally, surpassing 1,000 members, for the first time in its 125-year history. The group said it has seen 109 member companies join in 2024, and 22 in September alone. Its previous membership record that was set almost one year ago; it also has achieved an above-average…

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KSB GIW acquires significant stake of shares in AIMS/PIP360

Heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps manufacturer and designer KSB GIW Inc. acquired a significant stake of shares in AIMS/PIP360, an electronics designer and specialist in ultrasonic sensors and analysis. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the companies, which have previously collaborated on the development of GIW SLYsight pump wear monitoring technology. Established in 2009, PIP360…

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Liebherr USA holds 2024 North America sales and training seminar

Liebherr USA Co.’s earthmoving and material handling technology team held its 2024 North American Sales and Training Seminar for both internal and external distribution network participants. Liebherr employees from the United States, Canada and Europe participated and supported the event. “We are thrilled to host this year’s North American Sales and Training Seminar. Based on the excellent feedback from last…

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