The number of American workers over age 55 has doubled in the past two decades, and one in five 65-year-olds are still working. With an aging workforce comes presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision. Workers who typically use readers may remove protective eyewear and slip their readers on when tasks require close, clear sight. That’s noncompliance at best –…
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In heavy industry, conveyor transfer points are among the most difficult sources of fugitive dust. As material drops from crushers, screens and conveyors, fine particulate can escape capture, creating safety, maintenance and compliance challenges. Drawing on nearly 50 years of clean air engineering experience, C&W DustTech announced the launch of its new Belt Conveyor Transfer Point Dry Dust Collection System, designed specifically…
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Metso introduced the Outotec Robotic Split Strip, an advanced solution for separating the cathode sheets from the cathode plate in copper electrorefining operations. Applicable for both new and existing plants, the compact system combines hydraulic control and robotics to optimize the cathode stripping process for maximum precision, minimal waste, and long-term sustainability. “Traditional split strip machines rely on larger mechanical…
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Liebherr Mining has launched the R 9100 Generation 8 (G8), the latest addition to its range of 100-tonne class mining excavators. Following successful pre-series field validation in Indonesia, the R 9100 G8 is now available for purchase and will replace the R 9100 Generation 6 (G6) once series production begins in the second quarter. To help customers keep fuel costs…
Read MoreMAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, debuted the OPTIMUMWIRE Thermo Screen at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026. Engineered for extreme heat environments, the Thermo Screen delivers reliable performance in demanding applications such as mineral processing, asphalt recycling, hot clinker and quicklime screening. Its advanced design withstands temperatures over 2,192 F (1,200 C), helping operations maintain uptime and reduce costly maintenance.…
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Flexco recently announced the launch of the Enclosed Skirting 2.0, its next-generation skirting system designed to seal load zones, contain dust and spillage, and enable safe, efficient maintenance from outside the chute. “Load zones that leak dust and spillage create a cascade of problems for plant managers, ranging from messy cleanups and accelerated belt wear to compliance risks and crews…
Read MoreAlignOps ToolWatch has added Purchase Requests and Approval Workflow functionality to its popular app, providing a structured, trackable way for teams to initiate purchases directly. Organizations can now standardize how materials, tools, and services are requested, replacing email chains, spreadsheets, and manual processes with a centralized workflow that routes request for review and approval before becoming Purchase Orders. This new…
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Metso Corporation and Loesche GmbH have signed a partnership agreement to introduce groundbreaking Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology for a wide range of minerals processing applications. The exclusive partnership combines Metso’s expertise in sustainable end-to-end minerals processing solutions and extensive service capabilities with Loesche’s Vertical Roller Mill technology to support the mining industry’s quest to gain efficiency through innovative…
Read MoreColorado-based Golden Software has released the newest version of its Surfer mapping and 3D visualization software package with enhanced subsurface viewing capabilities and ease-of-use functionality. All users will benefit from streamlined map creation, especially those working with drillholes, wells, and other subsurface data. Surfer remains the most powerful mapping and 3D subsurface visualization package now used by 100,000 professionals worldwide,…
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Dust collection system supplier Tri-Mer has debuted a new line of industrial bag filters for gas volumes up to 880,000 acfm. Tri-Mer bag filters are suitable for the broadest range of dust types, loadings and flow ranges. Bag filter elements consist of a fabric bag and a support cage, which is mounted from the clean gas side. Filter elements fit…
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