Caterpillar launches third Global Operator Challenge

Caterpillar has announced that those who considered themselves skilled operators can try their hand at the third Global Operator Challenge at their local dealer. Thousands of machine operators worldwide can now put their agility, resilience and versatility to the test on a wide range of construction equipment and technology, a contest that group president Tony Fassino said will “showcase and…

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Liebherr breaks ground on Mississippi logistics center

Liebherr celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art logistics center in Tupelo, Miss. Located at the Hive Business Park, this advanced facility represents a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening distribution capabilities across the Americas. For Liebherr, the new logistic center is of great importance for the whole group. This investment solidifies Liebherr’s strategic…

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DoE investing millions for domestic essential mineral production, recovery

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has confirmed an earmark of $17 million across 14 projects that will accelerate critical materials innovation while promoting safe, sustainable, economic, and efficient solutions to meet current and future supply chain needs. Full story.

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U.S. coal exports hit highest volume since 2018

U.S. coal traders have exported the highest volume of thermal coal in six years over the first 11 months of 2024, reported Reuters. Exports of coal used in power generation reached 32.6 million short tons during the January-November period. This is the highest volume for that period since 2018, and will have generated roughly $4 billion in revenues for the…

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Multotec opens new SA screening media factory

Multotec has consolidated its South African injection moulded polyurethane screening media factory sites into a single, larger facility to enhance capacity and increase efficiency. The new factory is situated on a property near Multotec’s current Forge Road main campus in Spartan, Kempton Park. It houses the tool room, production facility, offices and warehousing facilities, providing a comprehensive and efficient workspace.…

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MSHA final rule promotes innovative, advanced technologies

On Dec. 10, MSHA published a final rule that allows the use of eight voluntary consensus standards approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for electric mining equipment approvals. This final rule allows product manufacturers and designers seeking MSHA approval to follow either the ANSI-approved voluntary consensus standards or the existing MSHA-specific technical requirements. Full story.

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