First Majestic Silver is citing high costs and other challenges for the temporary suspension of operations at its Jerritt Canyon mine in Elko County, Nevada. Full story.
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Centerra taps Tomory as president, CEO
Canadian producer Centerra Gold has appointed Paul Tomory as its president and chief executive officer, effective May 1. Full story.
Read MorePioneer Pump® ElectricPAK™ Delivers Streamlined Ordering, Quick Setup and Proven Performance
Pioneer Pump®, a brand of Franklin Electric, announces the launch of the ElectricPAK™, a modular offering of electric-driven pump packages that helps users get a pump and motor configuration onsite more quickly and efficiently than custom-built units. The new line of pump packages has been engineered from the ground up to offer a fully streamlined experience for both owners and…
Read MoreDRC copper mine orders Trafo mini substations
Trafo Power Solutions has received an order from a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for nearly 50 of its mini substations with dry-type transformers. MD David Claassen said the growing operation is owned by a large operator, though it did not identify the customer or the financial details. The customer’s specifications for the mini substations vary…
Read MoreWright introduces WrightSquare for ratchets, impact guns
Ohio manufacturer Wright has released its WrightSquare 2.0 technology for the square end of a socket where it attaches to the ratchet or impact gun. The patented design provides 10 times more contact area than conventional designs. By relocating load and stress away from the corners, it enhances performance and increases socket life. The optimized flat contact areas remove force…
Read MoreIngersoll Rand releases impact wrench, air starter
Touting the benefits of power, durability and affordability, Ingersoll Rand has unveiled its 2922 Series of pneumatic wrenches and productivity-boosting engine air starters. The new release pneumatic impact wrenches provide 2,000 foot-pounds of nut-busting torque in a durable, affordable 12-lb. package. Available in ¾-inch and 1-in. models, the 2922 Series offers 1,450 ft.-lbs. of max breakaway torque to easily take…
Read MoreCowal turns tables to underground
Evolution Mining has confirmed that, three months ahead of schedule, it has achieved the start of underground production at its Cowal gold mine in New South Wales, Australia. u
Read MoreMore than 139,000 rock ConExpo-Con/Agg
After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 came to a close, but not before taking the construction and aggregates industries to the next level. Full article.
Read MoreCodelco’s El Teniente mine earns Copper Mark
Chile state-owned copper producer Codelco has received the highly sought-after Copper Mark sustainability certification for its El Teniente operation. A Reuters report said the news comes after Codelco confirmed last year it would seek the certification for all of its mines by the end of this year, with El Teniente, south of Santiago, being first. Chile’s largest global copper producer,…
Read MoreCerro Lindo ops suspended on rains, flooding
Luxembourg-based Nexa Resources has idled production at the Cerro Lindo polymetallic operation in the Chavín District, Chincha Province, Peru, due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers. The unusual weather conditions have been caused by Cyclone Yaku, which has been having an impact on the region as well as other parts of the country. At Cerro Lindo, the underground mine workings…
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