TerraRoc has announced significant advancements in its drilling technology behind the new 115-millimeter X-Roc DTH drill bit: improved heat treatment process delivers significantly increased material toughness, while the optimized button configuration ensures superior drilling performance. Full story.
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Dart Controls said the 65E, a high-performance Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for 12 through 48-volt battery-powered equipment, is ideal for portable and solar-powered applications. Full story.
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New Age Exploration announced that its maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Lammerlaw gold project in New Zealand has intersected shear zone-hosted gold mineralisation analogous to the Macraes deposit. The Australian-based exploration and development company commenced its maiden Phase 1 drilling in April and completed the program in May with five holes drilled for 458 metres. “This is…
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BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) entrusted Mammoet with the relocation of a 3,100-tonne Marion 8050 dragline from one end of the Peak Downs coal mine in Queensland, Australia, to another – a full 27 kilometres away. With a deadline to achieve the relocation, it was suboptimal to allow the dragline to travel under its own steam. As such, the dragline was…
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Caterpillar said its new Cat Fleet Bucket Program allows customers to benefit from Cat ground engaging tools (GET) even on third-party buckets sourced from local bucket manufacturers. This permits customers and local bucket manufacturers to standardize on a single GET supplier. “We recognize some customers have their bucket needs served locally by third-party bucket manufacturers. Our program is about Caterpillar…
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A strategic partnership between Virginia Tech and Alcara Technologies, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Aclara Resources, aims to strengthen a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical heavy rare earth elements. Full story.
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Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in Copper World LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudbay Minerals, for an initial cash contribution of $600 million. The company owns the Copper World project in Arizona. Full story.
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Immersive Technologies has introduced professional development courses tailored for the mining industry, aimed at empowering professionals at all levels of the workforce, including trainers, front-line supervisors, and managers. Under the banner of MineAdvantage, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations. These courses equip professionals with the tools, insights, and confidence they need to…
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Hargrove Controls & Automation, a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, has partnered with ABB to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. As an ABB Channel Partner for process automation solutions, Hargrove Controls is better equipped to deploy cutting-edge industrial digitalization solutions for its clients. “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. Full story.
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