Digitalization, software and autonomous technology group autonomous technology Hexagon AB acquired underground drilling technology firm Minnovare in January in a deal for an undisclosed sum. Hexagon Mining division CTO Rob Daw called the integration of Minnovare and its solutions into Hexagon will be “invaluable for those customers seeking greater accuracy and speed and cost improvements, and also both fast-tracks and…
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An increase in “smart inventory” for its global customers was behind a newly unveiled expansion of the Eriez Service and Repair Center near its Pennsylvania headquarters in the United States. The company said the now-expanded facility in Erie will help meet increasing demand and also speed up delivery of new equipment and reduce repair turnaround time. John Klinge, director of…
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Canadian-based Electra Battery Materials Corp., formerly known as First Cobalt, in late October received the second of three key permits that will recommission a hydrometallurgical refinery in Ontario, Canada, in time for positive market trends. The company said it has received the air and noise environmental compliance approval from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The third…
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Australian miner Allegiance Coal, which is growing its operational presence in the United States, said in late October it plans to acquire Drummond Coal’s Short Creek underground mine outside of Birmingham, Ala. The $4.4 million cash transaction for the Tier 1 hard coking asset also includes $11.5 million to replace the mine’s state reclamation bond. Allegiance noted the acquisition will…
Read MorePacific Minerals has confirmed with a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) notification that the Bridger Coal operation will permanently idle on or after Nov. 19.
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Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) and Deere have announced plans to dissolve their joint venture in the Americas. The dissolution will be completed Feb. 28, 2022. At the same time, HCM is announcing that Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) will assume all product and service operations for the Americas in spring 2022. HCMA will continue to be a wholly…
Read MoreIn early June, equipment producer Epiroc confirmed it had acquired Canadian wireless connectivity company 3D-P. 3D-P, based in Calgary, focuses on surface mining with its wireless network that can enable mining automation, including teleremote and autonomous operations. It is currently active in North America, Chile, Peru and Australia. “Having reliable, high-quality wireless connectivity is key for mining companies that invest…
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Wellmore Coal Company took home the top prize at the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Mine Rescue Competition held recently in Virginia. The competition was held at Carl Smith Football Stadium at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and was co-hosted by the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association and Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME). The second-place team was…
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Redpath Raiseboring has achieved another record-breaking hole, this one the longest raisebore hole ever accomplished in the Northern Hemisphere and in all of the Americas. The achievement was recorded in late May at Kirkland Lake Gold’s Macassa mine in Ontario, Canada. “This concludes the first of the planned twin, 12-foot diameter ventilation raises extending from surface down to 5617 Level,”…
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The longtime underground coal operation formerly known as Blacksville 2 has begun its permanent shutdown in northern West Virginia. The Monongalia County mine, along the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border, began phase one of its shuttering on Aug. 9. The second phase of closure will take place from Sept. 7-21. In all, 180 workers will be permanently laid off. The mine is…
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