Aramine 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…

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NMA, 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…

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Innovations 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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Komatsu to acquire mining optimization software developer

To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimize their mining operations, Komatsu announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Building upon Komatsu’s…

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Thiess, EACON sign MoU to advance autonomous fleet capability, decarbonization

Global mining services provider Thiess and autonomous haulage solutions firm EACON have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver OEM-agnostic autonomous technology and advance decarbonization in the mining industry. The MoU paves the way for Thiess to offer more sustainable, efficient,and safer mining solutions to its clients globally through EACON’s expertise in autonomous driving technology and electric and hybrid…

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Continental to showcase mining products, new services at MINExpo

Continental will showcase several high-end technology solutions for the extraction of mineral resources, including new products, at MINExpo International Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas. Continental’s premium mining solutions encompass conveying, monitoring, fluid and specialty mining hoses, suspension and power transmission. Attendees can visit Continental at booth 10045 to see the latest advancements in rubber technology for the mining industry. Discover…

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Optimizing Mining Operations with Tsubaki’s ProService

In the mining industry, achieving maximum operational efficiency and minimizing downtime are critical to success. Tsubaki not only manufactures industry-leading products designed for extended operational lifespan but also provides exceptional service through its ProService Lifecycle Support program. This service offering is transforming the way mining companies manage their equipment, ensuring enhanced productivity, reduced maintenance costs, and prolonged equipment lifespan. Mining operations…

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CONSOL, Arch merging, to become Core Natural Resources

In what may be one of the most significant M&A transactions in recent history for the U.S. coal industry, CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources jointly confirmed on August 21 that they have combined in an all-stock merger and together will create a top North American natural resource company focused on global coal: Core Natural Resources. The pairing will create a…

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Cominvi wins Campo Morado contract

Luca Mining has engaged Latin America contractor Cominvi to carry out core mining operations at the Campo Morado mine in southwestern Mexico. The partnership will provide Luca cost-effective access to newer mining equipment for its ongoing operations. “The timing of this decision is fortuitous as Cominvi has just completed a major mining project nearby and, therefore, mobilization will occur very…

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Circuit Court ruling a victory: NMA

The National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following statement from President and CEO Rich Nolan on the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision in Earthworks, et al v. DOI, affirming the lower court’s decision that the Mining Law does not impose a strict limit on the number of mill sites that can be used for ancillary purposes. “By reaffirming the law and…

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