Manitou has introduced an entirely new telehandler purpose-built for the mining industry to the North American market: the MHT 790 Mining Telehandler. This telehandler — with a max lift capacity of 19,842 pounds and a max lifting height of 22 feet, four inches — is built to work in a support role in all mining operations from delivering resources and materials in…
Read MoreSandvik has unveiled the Golden Shank, a patented corrosion protection coating for greatly increased service life and lower drilling cost per meter. The shank adapter encounters harsh conditions in many underground mines due to the use of highly corrosive water as flushing media. During its lifetime, it must endure challenges such as reduced fatigue properties, stress corrosion cracking and embrittlement.…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to help protect miners from accidents, injuries and fatalities related to surface mobile equipment. The rule requires mine operators to have written safety programs for surface mobile equipment – excluding belt conveyors – at surface mines and underground mines’ surface areas. The programs…
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An intelligent collision avoidance system is in testing now that not only makes miners safer – without using tags and personal devices – but also allows users to pool data from machine interactions for use anytime. Edited by Donna Schmidt Matrix Design Group has created a system ideal for any mobile equipment unit, using Visual Artificial Intelligence (VAI) to detect…
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California technology provider GroundHog has launched its newest application, GroundHog Construction Crews, designed specifically for construction crews working in underground mines. The new app streamlines communication and collaboration by allowing crew members in construction, electrical and I&T to access real-time information about work items on their pass-down sheets (also called PLODs in Australia) for a number of actions, such as…
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North American Mining talks to two experts about the principles, challenges and opportunities of water management in underground mines. By Jonathan Rowland Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies are now playing a much more significant role in the life of businesses. Traditionally, these have tended to place heavy emphasis on climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions. While…
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This story was updated on September 13. Miner Equinox Gold has resumed operations at its Los Filos open-pit and underground complex in Guerrero state, Mexico, after a temporary suspension due to an illegal blockage.
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In November, MSHA announced a pillar collapse program that has spotlighted limestone mines but could also have an impact on other commodity operations. The agency noted that, since October 2020, four massive pillar collapses have occurred in limestone mines. Each was accompanied by a powerful air blast and the formation of a large surface sinkhole. Fortunately, no injuries were reported…
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Underground and surface mines can be hazardous places, so when it comes to safety training in the mining profession, the old saying “practice makes perfect” holds true. To improve hazard safety instruction, a team at South Dakota Mines has spent the past year developing a virtual reality (VR) training module that mimics a mining environment.
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ATF Variances Required for Type 1 Explosives Magazines in Underground Mines. By Brian Hendrix
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