Promising autonomous vehicle fleet supervision even in the most remote environments, ABD Solutions is releasing its newest development, the Indigo Drive mobile supervisory system. The system allows mining vehicles to be automated anywhere in the world without the need for existing infrastructure. The compact Mobile Supervisory System consists of the servers and operator stations that enable a site to manage…
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Met coal: A critical piece of our industrial base
The following is an op-ed from National Mining Association (NMA) President Rich Nolan. “Coal” might bring to mind power plants and electricity generation but metallurgical coal, often referred to as met coal, has bolstered our nation’s infrastructure and economic strength for decades and is helping build the cities and infrastructure of tomorrow.
Read MoreTrimble Showcases Corporate Capabilities at New Colorado Headquarters
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…
Read MoreUniversity in West Virginia developing REE research center
Concord University in southern West Virginia has been awarded $642,000 in funding for the development of a research center to analyze rare earth elements (REEs) in coal and coal byproducts. The appropriations funding is thanks to state senator Joe Manchin, who secured it for the Mercer County institution via the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. Concord will expand its…
Read MoreFirst Mode brings proving grounds to Pacific Northwest
Carbon reduction company First Mode has established a first-of-its-kind proving grounds in Washington state to test and optimize ultra-class mining haul trucks as well as associated hydrogen refueling infrastructure. The First Mode Proving Grounds, which includes an outdoor work yard and office space, is located at the TransAlta Centralia Mine, a former coal mine now in the process of reclamation.…
Read MoreRio Tinto invests $55M to add underground mining at Kennecott
Rio Tinto has announced a major growth plan for its Kennecott copper complex outside of Salt Lake City, Utah – an expansion to mining that will also take its efforts underground, which it said holds “potential for significant and attractive underground development.” The miner has earmarked US$55 million for the landmark transition project on the century-old mine and said it…
Read MoreAEMA returning to Reno
The American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) is returning to Reno, Nev., in December for its 128th annual meeting. The theme for the 2022 exhibition and conference is “Secure Supply Chains Start with Us” with the event set for December 4-9 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Organizers said they are expecting over 250 exhibitors for the show portion…
Read MoreRio Tinto, Star Diamond puts Star-Orion on ice
Star Diamond and partner Rio Tinto have confirmed they will place the Star-Orion diamond project in Saskatchewan, Canada, on care and maintenance until the end of this year. The two, which as a joint venture are known as Fort à la Corne, met recently and Rio Tinto Exploration Canada exercised its voting power as 75% interest holder to place the…
Read MoreAutomated Monitoring Increases Life Safety, Data Availability, Productivity and Environmental Wellbeing
Real-time data delivers site conditions to stakeholders while reducing staff’s time in the mine By Riley Smith, Trimble Monitoring, Mine Survey and Tunneling Many industries learned to do more with people working remotely, and be more productive with on-site staff, as the world endured a pandemic – keeping people safe, while still operating efficiently. Other industries, such as mining, began the…
Read MoreEpiroc charges electrification offering
Epiroc announced in late November it extended its electrification solutions portfolio by adding a wide range of charging products for mining equipment. The products encompass several different models, fixed and mobile, to ensure that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) have the flexibility to charge at any given time or place. “We want to be a total solutions provider when it comes…
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