Sharon Laverne Saffold-Harris of the University of Arizona is not your average member of academia. With a megawatt smile and brightness that precedes her, this issue’s Women in Mining spotlight belongs to someone who is working to find answers about the ever-growing influence women have on the resources industry. Edited by Donna Schmidt NAM: Sharon, it is so wonderful to…
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North American Mining exclusively talked to West Virginia University’s Dr. Qingqing Huang about the current state of mining engineering education. By Jonathan Rowland If the North American mining industry is to support the supply of critical metals and minerals, it needs mining engineers. Yet, U.S. and Canadian mining schools are “not graduating enough mining students to meet current demand,” Dr.…
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The rough and dangerous conditions in the mining industry call for reliable equipment. Hannay makes the most durable and well-engineered reels in the industry to help keep workers safe and jobsites more productive. They’re ideal for underground, underwater, and aboveground mining applications to keep crews running 24/7. Protecting workers at all costsSafety is top priority in the mining industry. Loose…
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Whether tackling tough materials, operating in remote locations, or seeking a compact, high-performance solution, MMD said its NaviCore range has designed to elevate operations to the next level. “For over four decades, MMD has revolutionized the mining industry with its innovative sizing solutions,” officials said. “Now, the launch of the NaviCore range, which comes with either a 350, 500 or…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor released the results of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) second Pattern of Violations screening in 2024 and announced that for the first time since 2021, none of the nation’s mines met the POV criteria for the existence of a pattern of violations under section 104(e) of the Mine Act. POV screenings enable MSHA…
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In this month’s Executive Q&A, NAM talks to Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI) CEO Matt Buckingham about his start, trends in mining consumables, and the company’s growth path. Edited by Donna Schmidt There isn’t a mine that does not use consumables, especially the key infrastructure components that keep mines on the move. PPI, nearing 50 years in business from its…
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Welcome to the North American Mining magazine’s annual Buyers Guide An alphabetical listing of mining industry suppliers, each with contact information and classifiers for the type of product or service provided. We hope you find this informative, and we encourage you to share this guide with your colleagues and clients and retain it for your reference. View online. Thank you,…
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High-pressure grinding rolls and vertical roller mills offer several potential benefits to mineral processing operations. by Jonathan Rowland Comminution circuit design has traditionally focused on reliability, ease of operation, CAPEX, and OPEX, with AG/SAG and ball mills the longstanding workhorses in mineral grinding applications. “AG/SAG mills played a crucial role in the evolution of mineral processing, as a single mill…
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Michelin introduced the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY at MINExpo, the mining industry’s first-ever energy-efficient tire that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimized, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. The Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY tire achieves up to 3.6% better fuel efficiency compared to the Michelin XDR…
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The Immersive Technologies IM360+ was recently unveiled for the first time publicly at MINExpo International 2024, along with never-before-seen visual system innovations to drive value for underground miners. This solution is designed for underground miners, who often face unique challenges in equipment operator training, the company said, and was equipped to combine stereoscopic 3D, photo-realistic graphics and RealView head tracking…
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