CEEC International: Coalition for Minerals Efficiency (CEEC) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 CEEC Medal in four separate categories, two with winning medals and two with high commendation. The Medal for Technical research went to John Forster, Adman Olmstead, Xinyi (Wendy) Tian, Darryel Boucher, Matthew GoldBaum, Chris Pickles and Erin Bobicki for their research resulting in the paprt “Microwave…
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Emerson introduces Appleton Powertite to mining market
Emerson has confirmed it is now offering its Appleton Powertite series of pin-and-sleeve plugs, receptacles and connectors for the first time to mining operations for the delivery of reliable and safe power. The series, which can offer fast, uncomplicated field assembly and worker protection, can aid in reducing costly downtime, frequent maintenance and accidents in areas where electrical equipment must…
Read MoreABD Solutions unveils vehicle automation solution
Promising autonomous vehicle fleet supervision even in the most remote environments, ABD Solutions is releasing its newest development, the Indigo Drive mobile supervisory system. The system allows mining vehicles to be automated anywhere in the world without the need for existing infrastructure. The compact Mobile Supervisory System consists of the servers and operator stations that enable a site to manage…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Niagara introduces educational guides
Haver & Boecker Niagara announced two new educational guides that expand its dedicated PROcheck service program. The company’s signature service examines the potential in every segment of an operation’s screening process to solve material handling challenges and to keep equipment running at peak performance. The first guide, titled “Finding the Sweet Spot, Your Guide to Optimal Screening,” helps customers better…
Read MoreAlvarado takes over as Codelco CEO
After an exhaustive search and selection process, Codelco said that Rubén Alvarado Vigar will assume as its new CEO starting on 1 September, replacing André Sougarret Larroquet. General manager of Metro between 2014-2022, he was also corporate general manager of Alsace & Express between 2012-2013, director of engineering and maintenance of LAN Airlines between 2007-2012, project manager for the Techint…
Read MoreWilliams named Chile mining minister
Chilean president Gabriel Boric has reportedly appointed Aurora Williams as the new mining minister for the country. Williams, according to Reuters, was placed after a reshuffle of cabinet members as the government seeks to advance key reforms, and replaces Marcela Hernando. She last served in the same seat from 2014-2018 under previous president Michelle Bachelet. “I invite the ministers to…
Read MoreMissouri S&T hosts national discussion on critical minerals crisis
For more than 150 years, Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) has been a leader in the field of mineral recovery, and that continued to be the case last week when the university hosted the third annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals national workshop. Full story.
Read MoreFreeport-McMoRan falls victim to cyberattack
Freeport-McMoRan is the latest company in the industry to be hit by a cyberattack. The U.S-based miner said on August 11 that it was investigating a cybersecurity incident affecting its information systems. The company said it was assessing the impact and proactive measures are being taken to address the situation. To date, there has been limited impact on production. “Transitional…
Read MoreSuperior Industries enters into agreement to acquire CEMCO
Superior Industries Inc. announced the pending acquisition of CEMCO Inc. of Belen, N.M. CEMCO is a 60-year-old manufacturing company and originator of the modern Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) Crusher, which revolutionized production of high quality road-making material. Full story.
Read MoreNo injuries in Lucky Friday fire
Operations have halted at Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday mine in Idaho after a fall-of-ground incident that resulted in a fire. Full story.
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