AEM launches online safety toolkit for off-highway industries

In a move to bolster safety across the off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) introduced a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education and training for operators of off-highway equipment used in the construction, agriculture, utility, mining, and forestry sectors.    AEM’s Safety Toolkit delivers a comprehensive suite of resources aimed at enhancing safety awareness,…

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Volvo CE dealer acquired by Nors Group

Portugal-based Nors Group is expanding its heavy equipment footprint in North America with the acquisition of Great West, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in western Canada that covers the British Columbia and Yukon provinces.  Nors sells, rents and services construction, infrastructure, mining and forestry equipment, as well as Volvo trucks, buses, cars and marine and industrial engines in 17 countries on…

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All in this together

Support. A simple concept, but in truth it can be complex. One can support themselves, but it is much easier when there are others around to share support for one another. When that support is for the same main goal…well, that is a win-win. The next time you attend an industry conference, look around. The speaker may be from operations,…

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Montabert showcases new US rebuild and repair facility

Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar and National Sales Manager Kyle Nichol visited Montabert, a worldwide leader in the design, production and distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic demolition and drilling equipment, including breakers and drifters, at its distribution and rebuild facility in Nashville, Ill. Here, Montabert General Manager Aaron Scarfia talks about the newly expanded facility. For more information about Montabert,…

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Skills gap getting wider?

The skills gap has been a long-standing issue in mining. Generational employment has lessened over decades and has left the industry in a competition like never before to gain and retain safe and productive hires. Beyond mining’s front lines, the outlook doesn’t improve. Many industry experts in niche areas – think ventilation, ground control, modeling and planning, processing, and more…

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Reliability is a Must for Mining Operations

UST Chains

Mining is one of the most punishing environments for wear components. Simply put, equipment durability and reliability are paramount to the long-term success of any mining operation. That’s why Tsubaki Mining Chains are a must-have for any successful operation. Our chains are engineered and proudly manufactured in the USA. And they’re specifically designed to withstand the harsh and demanding conditions…

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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…

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Burgex unveils first complete visualization of U.S. mining industry

In a groundbreaking industry first, Burgex Inc. has unveiled Mineralocity, a comprehensive platform offering a complete, verified, and visually searchable map of all commercial mines in the United States. Developed in response to a heightened national focus on infrastructure revitalization and the emerging green economy, this cutting-edge tool is set to revolutionize the U.S. mining industry and its associated supply…

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