On Aug. 11, Trimble invited media representatives for its “media play days” at the company’s headquarters in Westminster, Colo. With the striking Colorado Rockies in the background, local and trade-publication journalists were given an opportunity to view and personally experience Trimble’s technologies with demonstrations and hands-on exploration opportunities. The event was attended by North American Mining Publisher Peter Johnson and…
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Ontario miners impacted most by opioid harm: report
An ongoing study by the Institute for Work and Health and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre has revealed that the segment of labor that includes mining and construction as well as forestry in the Canadian province are more apt to have an emergency or be hospitalized tied to opioid use. The ongoing report, entitled Opioid-related Harms Among Ontario Workers, said…
Read MoreMore than 139,000 rock ConExpo-Con/Agg
After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 came to a close, but not before taking the construction and aggregates industries to the next level. The show crushed expected attendance numbers, drawing more than 139,000 construction, aggregates and fluid power professionals from 133 countries to Las Vegas…
Read MoreLiuGong expands North America dealer network
LiuGong North America recently added Atoka, Okla.-based APEX Equipment Inc. to its expanding dealer network. The dealership covers a territory that spans from Oklahoma to southern Arkansas and northeast Texas. It offers equipment for applications, including construction, mining, quarry and material handling. LiuGong North America President Andrew Ryan said the partnership with APEX Equipment will continue to strengthen its dealer…
Read MoreWeir ESCO adds to parts line-up
ESCO now offers Bucyrus Blades direct replacement cast wear parts for Hensley bolt-on wear runners. The offering significantly expands the Bucyrus Blades direct replacement cast wear protection for mining, construction and aggregate customers. The Bucyrus Blades cast wear runners are produced to exacting standards to provide an excellent fit with existing Hensley-style bases. Cast replacement bases and retainers are also…
Read MoreRidgeline Lubricants launches fluids analysis program
Parkland’s Ridgeline Lubricants has officially launched its Ridgeline Fluids Analysis program for maintenance professionals. The new program offers a glimpse into engine performance in the mining, construction, trucking and industrial markets, it said, for professionals needing to detect engine problems before they occur. “Ridgeline Fluids Analysis program provides a comprehensive analysis of your equipment’s used oil/fluids every time the fluids…
Read MoreRegistration opens for CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Registration is now open for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), running March 14-18, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Nevada. North America’s largest construction trade show will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors across over 2.7 million sq. ft. showcasing the most advanced equipment and construction industry innovations. “We are thrilled to return to Las Vegas…
Read MoreBKT Expands OTR Footprint in Canada
BKT Tires Canada Inc. announced an off-the-road (OTR) tire supply alliance with Fountain Tire. Effective immediately, Fountain Tire will have full access to BKT’s OTR product line-up for sale through its locations across Canada. “This alliance allows BKT to expand our OTR footprint in Canada,” said Rajiv Poddar, joint managing director of Balkrishna Industries Ltd. “By aligning with Fountain Tire, we are…
Read MoreVirtual reality hazard awareness training program developed
Underground and surface mines can be hazardous places, so when it comes to safety training in the mining profession, the old saying “practice makes perfect” holds true. To improve hazard safety instruction, a team at South Dakota Mines has spent the past year developing a virtual reality (VR) training module that mimics a mining environment.
Read MoreU.S. mines produced an estimated $82.3 billion in minerals during 2020
U.S. mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 – about $1.5 billion lower than the 2019 revised total of $83.7 billion, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This information comes from the 26th annual Mineral Commodity Summaries report from the USGS National Minerals Information Center, which was released in late June. The report is a comprehensive source of…
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