Conveyor Components Company has introduced proof that a safety stop switch can save lives with its new Model RS pull cord. The rugged safety stop control, actuated by a cable pulled by endangered personnel, provides a quick positive shut off of dangerous equipment in emergencies. The outputs of the Model RS can control up to four separate circuits, depending on…
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Micromine unveils 2023.5 with new features
Micromine has reaffirmed its dedication to innovation and industry leadership with the launch of Micromine 2023.5. The mid-year release, comprising new features and enhancements to Micromine’s entire suite of products, underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to providing mining professionals with cutting-edge solutions that drive productivity and efficiency. Some key highlights of this release include: Micromine Alastri and Micromine Spry introduce…
Read MoreRajant’s Sparrow BreadCrumb takes flight
Making its debut this week at Central Asia’s Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM) Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan: Rajant’s Sparrow BreadCrumb for heavy-duty machinery and light-duty vehicle applications. The new release, ideal for non-autonomous tele-remote mining and construction applications, is the latest portable wireless radio within its portfolio of industrial Kinetic Mesh nodes. This IP67 radio has dual 2X2 MIMO transceivers…
Read MoreMSHA reports ‘Powered Haulage’ fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reported that on May 2, a miner at Plant 280, Brookings, S.D., died when he was struck by a mobile radial stacker conveyor. Full story.
Read MoreBrookwood-Sago grant applications now available
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $1 million in grant funding through its Brookwood-Sago grant program, which supports the delivery of education and training to the nation’s mining community. Full story.
Read MoreMotheo copper mine produces first concentrate
Sandfire Resources said that its new Motheo mine in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt has produced first copper concentrate with the introduction of ore to the SAG mill.
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Read MoreMarula establishes Kenya copper, graphite mining arm
Africa-focused mining operator Marula Mining has formed a wholly owned operating subsidiary company in Kenya, Muchai Mining Kenya, that will examine near-term and advanced copper and graphite mining opportunities in the country. The company said its decision to establish Muchai came after extensive due diligence of several opportunities for copper and graphite, which it said should be concluded “in due…
Read MoreContango’s Lubu starts washed coal production
After dry and wet runs of the wash plant at the site as well as the integration of the screen with the broader processing facilities, UK development company Contango Holdings confirmed production of washed coking coal beginning 23 May at its flagship Lubu project in Zimbabwe. Officials said coking coal stockpiles have already been established by the Wirtgen surface miner,…
Read MoreBomb attack at Colombian gold mine leaves two dead
A bombing by illegal miners on May 17 at Zijin Mining’s Buriticá gold mine in Colombia killed two people and injured 14. Underground operations at the mine, which is located in the Antioquia province, were suspended following the incident. “Zijin Mining is deeply shocked and outraged by the attack. We strongly condemn the heinous actions of the criminals and express…
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