Superior Industries Inc. has announced expansion plans at its facility in Prescott Valley, Ariz. The company says it will add a fourth production line for manufacturing its equipment used in the construction aggregates and metals mining industries around the world. Full story.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is making $10.5 million grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. Full story.
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Shareholders of Australian miner OZ Minerals have voted in favour of BHP’s A$9.6 billion takeover by way of a scheme of arrangement. Full story.
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Epiroc has pioneered a battery-electric underground mine truck prototype made from fossil-free steel in line with its vision to produce the world’s greenest machines. A partnership with Swedish steelmaker SSAB accelerates the journey toward reduced carbon-dioxide emissions, ultimately helping mining companies reach their climate goals. In partnership with SSAB, Epiroc now prototypes an underground mine truck with a dump box made of fossil-free…
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Eriez announced the promotion of John Blicha to vice president, Global Marketing and Brand Management. Blicha will spearhead Eriez’ worldwide marketing and go-to-market sales strategies, according to President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt. Blicha joined Eriez in 2012 as marketing communications manager and served most recently as senior director, Global Marketing and Brand Management. “John has made significant contributions to the…
Read MoreAutomaker General Motors said it will invest in lithium-focused startup EnergyX as it expands further into the mining industry to ensure the long-term supply of the critical metal needed for electric vehicle batteries. Full story.
Read MoreAnglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish steel producer H2 Green Steel to work in tandem to advance low-carbon steelmaking processes. Under the terms of the deal, the two will study and trial iron ore from Anglo’s Kumba mines in South Africa and Minas-Rio mine in Brazil, which will serve as feedstock for H2 Green Steel’s direct…
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Designed to meet the emerging needs of the grader industry, Bell Equipment has expanded its mining and construction OEM product range to include motor graders. With several units running in diversified applications, production has been set to begin as early as the third quarter of 2024. The Bell Motor Grader follows the introduction of the Bell Tracked Carrier in 2020…
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Ohio, U.S.-based Renewable Lubricants has introduced Bio-High Temp 180 EP Grease, a multipurpose lithium complex grease that withstands high temperatures and is ultimately biodegradable. The formulation is characterized by super high viscosity index base oil and lithium complex thickener, which provides a very high load carrying capacity, excellent resistance to water and corrosion, and superior performance in a wide range…
Read MoreMicromine has announced the addition of reserving functionality to its best-in-class soft-rock mine scheduling and haulage modeling software Micromine Spry. Accurate coal reserve estimates are essential for maximizing production, ensuring longevity, and achieving profitability in coal mining operations. Although, constantly updating estimates for scheduling is often a tedious process. Industry consultation by Micromine uncovered vast inefficiencies and lost time incorporating…
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