North American Mining examines the world of biodegradable lubricants and their role in reducing the environmental impact of mining. by Jonathan Rowland In a “fast-changing world where environmental issues have become central, mining companies need to assess all pollution sources that may come from their operations,” began Guillaume Bonnetot, general manager of Systems at Liebherr Mining. “Among these, contamination of…
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Technological advancements in mining conveyors boost performance and profitability
by David Almanza Conveyors are complex systems critical to the success of mining operations when it comes to moving everything from machines to materials. While industrial belting might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of innovation, advancements in conveyor belts continue to drive gains in productivity, efficiency and safety for mines. To minimize conveyor…
Read MoreHecla taps Krcmarov for president, CEO
Hecla Mining Company has appointed Rob Krcmarov, a 30-plus-year veteran of mining and former Barrick executive, as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective November 7. Krcmarov, who will also join Hecla’s board of directors, succeeds Catherine (Cassie) Boggs, who had served as interim president and CEO since May 22 of this year and will remain as chair…
Read MoreBattery-electric truck arrives at Newmont’s Colorado mine
Newmont Corporation has commissioned its first battery-electric large mining truck – dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE – at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County in Colorado. “The arrival of the Early Learner Cat 793 XE underscores our ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our business,” said Natascha Viljoen, Chief Operating Officer at…
Read MoreHow Valve Solutions Improve Tailings Disposal and Water Management
By Steve Brewer & Mark Nymeyer, Emerson This is the second article in a two-part series explaining how innovative valve solutions can be used to improve mining operations. The first article, “How advanced control valves, regulators and relief valves improve mining operations,” covered valve solutions for crushing/grinding/ball mills, digestion/autoclaves, flotation/thickening, and leaching/solvent extraction processes. This article will focus on tailings…
Read MoreWeir introduces ENDURON Orbital vibrating screens
Weir has launched the all-new ENDURON Orbital range of vibrating screens, engineered for small tonnage mining operations, as well as sand and aggregate and construction sites. Featuring an all-bolted construction, the screens significantly improve reliability by eliminating welding in high-stress areas, removing the leading mode of failure in vibrating screens. Locking bolts ensure structural integrity and durability, facilitating easy maintenance…
Read MoreNavigating the regulatory landscape: Compliance and challenges for U.S. underground miningNavigating the regulatory landscape:
Kennametal has a consistent focus on customer’s sites and their operations-particularly changing underground regulations and how the costs of doing business changes in parallel. Underground mining procedures in the United States are filled with federal and state regulations to ensure safety, environmental protection, and fair labor practices. These highly complex regulations build a framework governing underground mining operations and significantly…
Read MoreAramine touts battery-powered underground mining machines
Aramine, global pioneer in sustainable underground mining solutions, recently showcased its expertise in battery-powered mining machines at MINExpo in Las Vegas (booth W-11745), enabling mining operations with low CO2 emissions while ensuring maximum productivity. The French manufacturer released its first battery-powered machine in 2016: the L140B miniLoader. At the time, with more than a decade of experience in manufacturing underground…
Read MoreNMA, NIOSH, OSMRE honor safety, tech
In a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. SafetyThe NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the…
Read MoreInnovations in load and haul
Three companies talk to North American Mining about recent developments to improve load-and-haul operations. By Jonathan Rowland Trucks, loaders, shovels, dozers: this is the equipment – the Big Iron – that has come to define our view of opencast mining operations. Yet traditional load and haul operations are coming under increasing and competing pressures. Strip volumes rise as mining companies…
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