Redpath Canada Limited and SafeSight Exploration jointly said April 30 that they were selected as the recipients of the Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association’s (OMCSA) Safety Innovation Award for 2020 during a virtual meeting held that month.
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Titan International expands STL3 line of tires; extends two OTR lines
Titan International expanded its STL3 tire line to include a total of seven tire sizes, the company said in April. The new 875/65R29 size is in high demand for articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and scrapers used in construction, mining and quarry applications.
Read MoreMartin Engineering debuts automated conveyor belt cleaner
Martin Engineering introduced an autonomous tensioning system in April that continuously monitors and delivers proper cleaner tension. By utilizing the company’s intuitive new smart technology platform to maintain proper blade-to-belt pressure, the N2 Twist Tensioner provides the best possible cleaning performance throughout the life of the blade. The system also alerts operators on the Martin Smart Device Manager App when…
Read MoreCaterpillar meets autonomous milestone
OEM Caterpillar has met a significant milestone on its autonomous journey: 3 billion tonnes hauled autonomously using the Cat Command system for hauling trucks.
Read MoreNIOSH announces release of ErgoMine 2.0 app update
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) launched version 2.0 of the ErgoMine app, an on-the-ground resource for mine workers and mine safety and health professionals, this spring. The auditing app helps to identify, record and track ergonomics and safety hazards that can lead to injuries, illnesses and fatalities at the worksite.
Read MoreStrata, RCOE partner for training, research
Georgia-headquartered Strata Worldwide has confirmed its Australian arm has formed a partnership with the Resources Centre of Excellence in Mackay, Australia, that will combine its safety technology with the facility and its research and technology efforts.
Read MoreFLSmidth becomes newest Copper Mark partner
In April, FLSmidth joined the Copper Mark as a partner, citing its abilities as an enabler of sustainable mining. The move underscores its sustainable development and progress on its MissionZero ambition, according to the company’s group CEO Thomas Schulz.
Read MorePeabody taps Grech as next president, CEO
Peabody said May 3 it will have a new president and chief executive officer starting June 1, mining and utilities veteran James Grech.
Read MoreOrica to sell ‘non-core’ arm Minova
Orica said within its recently released financial results that it intends to sell off its Minova business arm.
Read MoreBHP, Rio, Vale collab on global truck electrification
A trio of top global mining operators – BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale – have come together on a mission crucial to the future of mining with the launch of the Charge On Innovation Challenge, a competition inviting innovators from across the world to develop new design concepts for haul truck electrification systems.
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