Barrick said Nevada Gold Mines, its majority-owned joint venture with Newmont, has commissioned the first seven of a new 22-unit Komatsu 930E fleet of electric mine trucks ahead of schedule. The rest of the fleet is due later this year. Full story.
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The new Flygt Bibo Alpha is the first submersible dewatering pump that adjusts to a flow and head performance field instead of a static curve.Learn more here.
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SEMCO Publishing, publisher of North American Mining magazine, has come to an agreement with the West Virginia Coal Association to hold a combined first annual West Virginia Coal Show and 50th anniversary West Virginia Coal Symposium from March 26-28, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. Full story.
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Mining contractor Redpath South Africa is employing state-of-the-art digital trainers from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions as part of a global framework agreement the two said could revolutionize training and safety practices in southern Africa. The technology provides trainees with interactive interfaces that closely resemble the controls and displays found on real mining equipment, ensuring a seamless transition from training…
Read MoreWhile haul trucks have generally gotten bigger over time, reflecting better economics in many applications, the opposite is true when trucks are automated – this according to a new report from Pronto and Whittle Consulting. The companies, strategic planners and autonomy firms, respectively, recently released their joint study “Autonomous Swarm Haulage: The Economics of Autonomous Haulage with Small Trucks.” That…
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Australian miner South32 said it will halt some of its operations at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales during a week-long strike by underground mining supervisors, reported ABC News. Full story.
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As part of its commitment to cleaner and safer mining, IGO has commissioned a Sandvik DL422iE battery-electric longhole drill at its Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in Western Australia. Nova is the first Australian mine to commission the drill. Full story.
Read MoreAt least 36 people are feared dead after being swept into a lake by a landslide at an undisclosed jade mine in northern Myanmar, reported Reuters. Eight people were injured and taken to the hospital. Full story.
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Franklin Electric brand Pioneer Pump has unveiled a new portable variable frequency drive for temporary applications, the EletricPAK VFD. The solution has been designed to withstand the demands of mobile dewatering applications, and engineered to deliver a more intuitive operation experience via a new touchscreen interface, SmartPrime. The VFD uses Franklin Electric’s proven experience with electronics as the foundation of…
Read MoreEric Wasmund, Eriez vice president-flotation, announces the appointment of Richard Murray to Global Flotation Service Director. In his new position, Murray will assume the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Eriez’ flotation global aftermarket and service business. According to Eriez, Murray’s role includes key initiatives such as the proactive development of new service products and the optimization of service practices and…
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