Eleven miners have lost their lives in a mine explosion in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, local officials are reporting to the Ghana News Agency and Khaama Press. The gas-fueled blast at the coal mine, located in southwestern Pakistan near Quetta, occurred on 3 June, suffocating all that had been working at the site. Government spokesperson Shahid Rind said the…
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One dead, dozens trapped at Nigerian mine
Dozens of workers are still trapped underground after a pit collapsed in central Nigeria, reported the BBC. The incident took place on June 6 after heavy rainfall. Niger state emergency service agency spokesman Hussaini Ibrahim told the BBC that one person has been confirmed dead and they believe more than 30 people are still trapped as rescue efforts continue. “Rest…
Read MoreIntroducing Gill WearProtect IoT
Gill Sensors and Controls has released a new predictive maintenance system, WearProtect IoT, that combines its oil debris sensors with its new IoT data platform for equipment oversight and confident asset management. Gill said the WearDetect oil debris sensor reduces unplanned downtime by continuously monitoring ferrous wear debris in lubricating oil to give the earliest maintenance warnings. “This real-time condition…
Read MoreMEVCO drives new Rivian R1T into Elko Mining Expo
Illinois-based MEVCO (Mining Electric Vehicle Company) has removed the cover from its new Rivian R1T EV Truck, introducing it to the mining industry at last week’s Elko Mining Expo in Nevada. The company offered test drives of the mine-ready 2024 model at the event; MEVCO and Rivian first announced its global partnership for the vehicle in April. MEVCO said its…
Read MoreHigh-speed surface cleaning with new MagJet X40 Gen 2
Industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment maker Jetstream of Houston has released the new MagJet X40 Gen 2 for industrial cleaning applications. The MagJet X40 Gen 2 rotates in a 360-degree pattern at 1,500-3,000 rpm, doubling the typical operating speed of the previous model without diminishing the lifespan of the tool. Rated up to 43,500 psi (3,000 bar), the tool can be…
Read MoreVale signs rail deal with Wabtec
Vale has signed a master services agreement (MSA) with Wabtec to boost the efficiency and operations of its Evolution Series (EVO) locomotive fleet at Estrada de Ferro Carajás (EFC) in northern Brazil. The 10-year deal, valued at R$1.8 billion/US$335.7 million, will optimize the maintenance services for Vale’s fleet increasing availability, reliability, and the potential for expanded freight transport on the…
Read MoreBarrick, Zijin contribute $1M after PNG landslide
Barrick and its joint venture partner Zijin Mining, both of which own the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), have made a financial contribution to support the communities of the region following a landslide in the mine’s neighboring community of Mulitaka. The contribution of US$1 million, or Kina 3.8 million, is not the only help the miners have…
Read MoreFreeport Indonesia raises output target
Freeport Indonesia has raised its output guidance to 3.78 million metric tons for the year as it awaits an extension of its copper concentrate export permit, reported Reuters. Deputy CEO Jenpino Ngabdi said the output target was lifted assuming the permit extension is approved, which the government has promised. The miner also raised its 2024 refined copper output target to…
Read MoreCurtin University tapped to run GreenTech Hub
Curtin University said it has been selected as the operator of Western Australia’s new GreenTech Hub, an initiative designed to accelerate green technologies and services across the state. The GreenTech Hub is a key component of the Cook government’s $40 million partnership with the Chevron-operated Gorgon Joint Venture, aimed at funding green technology and lowering carbon emissions. Innovation and the…
Read MoreSSAB, K-Tec ink fossil-free steel pact
K.A. Group’s K-Tec has entered into a deal with SSAB that will make it the first original equipment manufacturer of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment using the latter’s fossil-free steel. Canadian-based K-Tec, which produces scrapers, said the move will advance its efforts toward eliminating carbon emissions. “As a fossil-free partner to SSAB, K-Tec will have access to pilot deliveries of SSAB Fossil-free…
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