Eriez President and CEO Jaisen Kohmuench has announced the selection of Eriez to receive the 2024 Robert E. Murray Innovation Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). The award recognizes individuals and organizations that propel the mining industry forward through groundbreaking technological innovations. Eriez will be formally honored during the SME Annual Conference and Expo, taking place…
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IRMA delays standards revisions after high response
The secretariat of The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has confirmed that the second draft of its outlines, which is entitled Mining Standards 2.0, will be delayed after receiving more than 2,500 points of comments from 82 organizations. Following the release of a first draft of Standard 2.0 in October 2023 for a 90-day public consultation, the secretariat said…
Read MoreVale, Caterpillar ink collaboration deal
Global miner Vale and equipment OEM Caterpillar will boost their shared focus on productivity, innovation and decarbonization after signing a new five-year global framework agreement that strengthens their ties. Among the objectives with the new deal: a greater focus on productivity and innovation, including carbon reduction initiatives. The companies also reaffirmed their commitment made in April 2024 to cooperate towards…
Read MoreTNG, Engie, STD developing energy projects on former mine sites
The Nature Conservancy said that it and partner Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership have joined together with Sun Tribe Development and power producer Engie for the development of 17 new renewable energy projects on former Appalachian coal mines. Full story.
Read MoreWestwater Resources’ new qualification line operational
Westwater Resources has successfully commissioned the CSPG qualification line at its Kellyton graphite processing plant in east-central Alabama. The new line offers the capability of processing approximately 1 metric ton of CSPG battery anode material each day. Full story.
Read MoreGeneral Kinematics adds MRG to supplier family
General Kinematics, an Illinois-based vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator, has partnered with Mine Resource Group (MRG), an Indiana-based aggregate equipment, parts and service supplier. The partnership strategically allows General Kinematics to further increase its ability to readily service customers in the aggregate and mining industries. Full story.
Read MoreLaguna Verde project: Sustainable lithium
Two new lithium projects are underway in northern Chile, Laguna Verde (the most advanced) and Viento Andino, by CleanTech Lithium (CTL), a Chile-based exploration and development company. The company told Revista Minería Pan-Americana that “after several successful drilling campaigns starting in 2021, we are in the process of completing a drilling program at Laguna Verde, the results of which will…
Read MoreEpiroc releases Automatic Bit Changer for Pit Viper 351 series
Epiroc said its ground-breaking Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) is now available for the Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. The ABC enables hands-free bit changes, leveraging cutting-edge automation and advanced control systems. Full story.
Read MorePalmer nominated to head MSHA
Wayne Palmer was nominated by President Trump to serve as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the Department of Labor. He is the former executive vice president of the Essential Minerals Association (EMA). Full story.
Read MoreFatality reported at Santacruz Tres Amigos
Santacruz Silver Mining has confirmed the death of one of its workers in an incident at the Tres Amigos mine, part of the Caballo Blanco Group of mines in Bolivia. The death on 6 February occurred while the miner, who was not identified, was performing cleaning work nearby a development with an ore pass junction. The incident occurred when material…
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