Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories has moved into commercial production at its A21 underground operation, which was developed beneath the previously mined A21 open pit. The construction of the underground mine involved the development of over 1,800 meters of underground tunnels to access the orebody. With safety as the core focus, the miner noted that there…
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Cincinnati Mine Machinery donates to Tunnels to Towers
Cincinnati Mine Machinery (CMM) Company made quite the splash at MINExpo International 2024, not only for its presentation and 100th anniversary celebration, but for its presentation of a $100,000 contribution to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The privately held group and fourth-generation manufacturer of mining machinery equipment held a ceremony September 25 at its MINExpo booth with a representative for…
Read MoreMotion Industries commits to partnership accreditation in Indigenous relations
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, announced its commitment to Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), a program of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). Originally established in 2001, the PAIR program includes an online management and reporting tool that supports participating companies’ efforts toward progressive…
Read MoreAIP picks up Veolia North America
American Industrial Partners (AIP) has acquired the sulfuric acid regeneration business of Veolia North America, including its sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, sulfur gas recovery, and sulfur-based products production businesses. The partnership will enable the company, which has been renamed Nexpera, to accelerate its expansion strategy and delivery of mission-critical environmental services and specialty sulfur-based products for diversified industries.…
Read MoreICMM releases safety report, recommits to Indigenous Peoples
ICMM has released a report that benchmarks the 2023 safety performance of its members. Tragically, 36 people from company members lost their lives last year – an increase from 33 in 2022. “There is no higher priority for ICMM members than keeping people safe and healthy at work, and this report is a stark reminder of the work ahead of…
Read MoreFortescue, MacLean announce decarbonization partnership
Fortescue and MacLean, a manufacturer of battery electric mining vehicles (BEVs), announced a new partnership to help rapidly electrify and decarbonize the surface mining industry. At MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Fortescue Metals CEO Dino Otranto was joined by MacLean CEO Kevin MacLean and MacLean President Stella Holloway to announce that MacLean will deliver a fleet of 30 GR8 EV…
Read MoreKomatsu to acquire mining optimization software developer
To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimize their mining operations, Komatsu announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Building upon Komatsu’s…
Read MoreDSI Underground rebrands as Sandvik
DSI Underground has officially rebranded as Sandvik, solidifying a unification of the industry’s leading full-service, end-to-end provider of equipment and consumables to underground mining and tunneling. Sandvik announced in December 2020 that it would acquire DSI Underground, and the acquisition was completed in July 2021. Today’s milestone reinforces Sandvik’s ability to drive safety and productivity across the full underground cycle.…
Read MoreAscot halts Premier operations
Ascot Resources has placed its Premier gold mine in northwestern British Columbia on care and maintenance to enable ample mine development. Currently, the number of stoping areas is insufficient for the amount of ore needed to feed the mill adequately. The Canadian miner’s initial estimate is that approximately three to six months of development will be required to be undertaken,…
Read MoreEriez names Loudin vice president of global sales
Jaisen Kohmuench, Eriez president and CEO, announced the appointment of Todd Loudin as vice president of global sales. In this pivotal role, Loudin will leverage his expertise to drive revenue growth and enhance Eriez’ global market presence. With more than three decades of experience in international business and sales management, Loudin has a proven track record of success. He most…
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