Magna Tyres has introduced the Magna MU26, specifically engineered for wheel loaders, underground loaders and underground dump trucks. “Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in the Magna MU26, representing a significant advancement in tyre technology for heavy-duty applications,” said Magna Tyres, noting that the tyre is constructed to be resistant to chips and wear. Available in sizes 26.5R25…
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Salt Lake City-based Veracio has unveiled a new suite of orebody knowledge tools: TruScan 2, TruProbe and Strata – all to improve, automate and digitally transform orebody sciences in exploration, resource definition and production globally. The suite was released at the PDAC convention in Canada this week. Details of the products include: TruScan 2: featuring HyperXRF: a mineralogical solution integrated…
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North American Mining magazine was on hand February 28 in Tucson, Ariz., for the release of the Komatsu WX11 LHD to the global mining market. The OEM, which held an invite-only media day during SME MINEXCHANGE in Phoenix last week, said the 11-tonne machine offers best-in-class breakout force and payload to maximize productivity and lower users’ total cost of ownership.…
Read MoreUnions in Guinea have suspended a nationwide strike that had put the brakes on the mining sector across the West African country, according to a Reuters report. The strike first began on 26 February and was primarily involving the application of a wage deal reached last November as well as lowering food prices and lifting internet restrictions. The news service…
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Sandvik has confirmed the receipt of a significant order to supply its AutoMine load and haul automation system to Codelco’s El Teniente mine in Chile. The deal, worth SEK 300 million/US$28.6 million, was booked in the first quarter of 2024. The OEM noted that it follows multiple automation solutions orders from the miner last year. It also confirmed it will…
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India has launched the second part of its critical minerals auction worth an estimated 30 trillion rupees (about US$362 billion), reported Reuters. Eighteen critical mineral blocks will be auctioned in eight states across the country. The government said 17 of the blocks have been put up for a composite licence, which includes a licence to examine a block and mine…
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Simformotion LLC – a leader in simulation training solutions – announced the extension of its agreement with Caterpillar to deliver heavy equipment training simulators around the world. The agreement underscores their commitment to training the world’s heavy equipment operators with state-of-the-art Cat Simulators and the importance of their partnership in producing innovative training options. The collaboration provides Simformotion with continued access…
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MSHA reported that from 2010 through 2023, there were 19 drowning accidents. Eleven of these fatal accidents occurred when mobile equipment, operating near water, became submerged. Full story.
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Employees of the Pride mine in Central City, Kentucky, were recently informed that operation was closing and around 200 employees will be jobless in 60 days, reported local media. Full story.
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January, issuing 188 violations. Since 2023, the agency has identified 2,927 violations, including 827 significant and substantial and 57 unwarrantable failure findings during its impact inspections. Full story.
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