A new survey from ABB has revealed the close tie between uptime and reliability, confirming its findings that unplanned downtime can cost some industrial sites $103,000 per hour in the U.S. and $125,000 globally. According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey, 69% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, a number found both in the…
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Essential Minerals Association, MSHA commit to safety
The Essential Minerals Association (EMA) and the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) renewed a 20-year alliance focused on fostering a culture of safety and prevention throughout the minerals industry. The agreement was signed at EMA’s Fall Conference & Fly-In, held in Washington, D.C. Full story.
Read MoreGlencore to close Mount Isa copper mines
After 60 years of copper mining, Glencore said it will close the Mount Isa Mines’ underground copper operations (Enterprise, X41 and Black Rock) and copper concentrator in the second half of 2025. Full story.
Read MoreOrica’s new upgrades are a blast
Users of Orica’s eDev II and uni tronic 600 electronic blasting systems (EBS) will now experience more efficient and productive operations, as the updated versions of both have been integrated with the field-proven Blaster 3000 currently used with the i-kon III system. The Blaster 3000 will serve as a common blast box platform to deliver an improved user experience and…
Read MoreSandvik delivers for operations with AutoMine Core automation platform
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine Core, a comprehensive automation platform for mass mining applications to support customers ramping up from manual operation to fully autonomous production. Built on Sandvik’s proven AutoMine Fleet and Manual Production Monitoring (MPM) solutions, AutoMine Core provides users with multiple levels of interoperability for Sandvik and third-party OEM fleets. It provides access to…
Read MoreAramine updates L350D loader
Aramine recently relaunched its updated L350D mining loader, upping its capacity from 3 tonnes on its initial 2020 launch to 4 tonnes today. The company said the loader has proven its efficiency since its initial unveiling, when it was the only 3.5-ton loader in the market with a comfortable cabin positioned at the center of the machine. It was designed…
Read MoreEmerson announces Fisher Fieldvue controller
Emerson has rolled out the first new digital valve controller with embedded edge computing to streamline workflows and optimize performance, the Fisher Fieldvue DVC7K with real-time analytics for valve health diagnostics and prescriptive corrective actions. The new design improves upon 30 years of field-proven innovation, including Advice at the Device technology with embedded computing and analytics that convert raw data…
Read MoreMatrix Dust Demon growls to life
Matrix Design Group has released to the market the Matrix Dust Demon, a pull-behind 36-volt electric blanket duster with a 1,000-pound capacity. The unit can dust belt heads, belt lines and take-ups, and features an onboard charger and foam-filled tires. It additionally has air vibrators that allow for a 100% clean-out. A user can blanket dust remotely with 15 feet…
Read MoreRME deploys first-ever roboticized mill relining system
Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has successfully deployed the world’s first semi-automated roboticized mill relining system for safer, faster worn liner removal and new liner placement with no one inside the mill. The mill relining systems manufacturer said the system will result in significant safety and commercial outcomes for its customer as well as the industry as a whole. The reduction…
Read MoreZinnwald continues plant work alongside Metso
ZInnwald Lithium, which is working to develop the integrated Zinnwald lithium project in Germany, has confirmed work on its beneficiation plant concept is continuing with partner Metso as it advances the project near Dredsen. The project, being designed to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to the battery sector, has been moving forward since early 2022, when the company first brought…
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