Conveyor Components Co.’s Model DLC is a flush mount, pressure activated, diaphragm style level control and plugged chute detector. The unit is available with either a heavy duty rubber diaphragm or a 302 stainless steel diaphragm. See full article from North American Mining.
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Metso Outotec Launches Hybrid Crossover Feeder
Metso Outotec launched the Crossover feeder, which is a hybrid feeding solution suitable for a wide range of greenfield and brownfield applications. Thanks to its innovative modular belt-over-apron design, the new Metso Outotec Crossover feeder delivers unmatched levels of availability and reliability for bulk material transportation at lower overall costs. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreCat Updates 966, 966 XE, 972 and 972 XE Wheel Loaders
Bringing a host of standard technologies to the 7- to 9-tonne (8- to 10-ton) wheel loader line, the updated Caterpillar 966 and 972 wheel loader series boost operator efficiency. The 966 and 972 models deliver consistently high bucket fill factors to increase productivity by up to 10%. Their next generation design extends fluid and filter change intervals to lower maintenance…
Read MoreDiemme Filtration Holds Streaming Convention
On Nov. 30, the first Diemme Filtration streaming convention took place. The event was organized for the international commercial launch of GHT5000F, a groundbreaking filter press designed to support stakeholders in an active and sustainable mining process, reducing risks and optimizing costs. The convention was an opportunity to discuss the important issue of tailings management and to compare notes on…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 32nd Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Nov. 17, a customer truck driver at East Coast Mines Ltd., Suffolk, N.Y., was electrocuted after the tarping mechanism on the trailer contacted a high-voltage overhead power line. While exiting the cab of the truck, the victim contacted the energized truck and received a nonfatal electrical shock. When he tried…
Read MoreMore than 50 killed in Russia coal mine explosion
Five individuals are now in a two-month pre-trial detention hold by the Russian government after 51 people – 46 workers and five rescue team members – were killed in a methane-fueled blast at the Listvyazhnaya mine near Belovo, in the Kemerovo region of southwestern Siberia, Russia, on 25 November.
Read MoreCosalá back in full action
Americas Gold and Silver, which said last month that operations had recommenced at its Cosalá operations in Sinaloa, Mexico, has now achieved nameplate production levels at its mill. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreMerger ahead for Capstone, Mantos
Canada’s Capstone Mining announced this week it will merge with Chilean miner Mantos Copper to create a new copper production company focused on the Americas called Capstone Copper. The companies, which have already entered a definitive agreement for the plan, said the new company will be a premier producer boasting significant near-term growth. It will trade on the Toronto Stock…
Read MoreCornish Lithium hits £18M funding milestone
UK-based Cornish Lithium has secured a transformational funding package of up to £18 million from technology metals investor TechMet Limited – its first investment from a financial institution.
Read MoreB2Gold closes Burkina Faso project sale
Miner B2Gold has confirmed the completion of the sale of its interest in the Kiaka project in Burkina Faso to West African Resources in a cash and share transaction. West African received 90% of the gold project from B2Gold and its partner GAMS-Mining F&A; the balance is held by the state of Burkina Faso. It also received total interest in…
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