Two class action lawsuits filed in the Federal Court of Australia, accuse BHP and Rio Tinto of knowingly placing female staff into environments where they faced systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination, reported Bloomberg. Under the Anti-Discrimination Act an employer is liable if they “permit” a woman to work in an environment where they will likely be exposed to sexual…
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The year 1974 saw a breakthrough in steelmaking when steelmaker SSAB introduced the world’s first bendable wear plate. A unique combination of hardness and toughness helped to solve the issue of brittleness in conventional abrasion-resistant steels, which were nearly impossible to bend and could not withstand heavy impact in use. In 1983, SSAB’s mill in Oxelösund, Sweden, created a truly…
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The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has introduced new measures it said will be able to product those working underground against diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure, and to fast-track that, it has released a guide of those outlines. “Diesel-powered vehicles and equipment generate airborne DPM emissions, which, with exposure to high concentrations over time, can cause serious health…
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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 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…
Read MoreThe 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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Metso broke ground December 11 on a significant expansion to its service center and a new advanced training facility in Mesa, Ariz. Full story.
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Imperial Metals and its Mount Polley Mining arm, which suffered a high-profile tailings storage facility failure in August 2014, has been served a notice of charges alleging violations of the Fisheries Act in Canada. Full story.
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Vale has completed construction and commissioning of the Voisey’s Bay mine expansion project, transitioning the Canadian nickel mine from open pit to underground mining. Full story.
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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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