Brazilian miner Vale said its subsidiary Vale Base Metals has initiated a strategic review to explore and evaluate a number of alternatives, including the potential sale, of its mining and exploration assets in Thompson, Manitoba. The Thompson review is part of a process to optimize Vale Base Metals’ asset base, with a view to ensuring the competitiveness of its integrated…
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Fair Work Commission hearings as part of a case against BHP have begun in Brisbane, reported ABC News. The news organization said the case will test the Australian government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws. The Mining and Energy Union is accusing the miner of underpaying labour hire workers at its Peak Downs, Saraji and Goonyella Riverside mines. MEU seeks to…
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Alberta’s government has ended a 2022 moratorium on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, reported The Canadian Press. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the move will “reduce regulatory confusion” around coal mining. Full story.
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Newmont has agreed to sell its Porcupine gold operation in Ontario, Canada, to Discovery Silver for up to $425 million in total consideration. The transaction is part of the miner’s ongoing program to divest its non-core assets. Full story.
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Shur-Co, a manufacturer of innovative cargo covering and cargo-control systems and related accessories for the transportation industry, introduced its new and enhanced rear lock for the ShurTite Retractable Tarping System. Full story.
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From demolition to groundwork and crane lifts, Liebherr equipment plays an integral role in every phase of the upgrade and expansion project at Liebherr’s mining truck manufacturing facility in Hampton Roads, Va. Full story.
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The Volvo Penta D5 off-road engine will power J&S Manufacturing’s entire product line, which includes an advanced portfolio of equipment for mining applications in North America. J&S, a Walden Co. is deploying Volvo Penta’s Tier 4 Final/Stage V dual-certification engines, which are designed to contribute to reduced carbon emissions during operation and support improved environmental management. The engines will be…
Read MoreRishi Raj Singh is now Head of OEM Asia Pacific, while Aniruddha Pandit becomes Head of OEM Africa and Middle East. Both appointments are aimed at consolidating existing relationships with major manufacturers, plus at opening new business opportunities in new markets by leveraging a strategic and ambitious plan. The focus will lie on building long-term relationships with major commercial players,…
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Continental has introduced a new flexible braided hose for high-pressure hydraulic applications requiring extra abrasion resistance, the X-Life XCP5. The hose is part of the company’s initiative to offer a premium braided hose portfolio that is also ISO 18752 compliant. The new X-Life XCP5 has been designed with braided construction for high-pressure applications and further demonstrates Continental’s commitment to becoming…
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Touting them as digital, electric and maintenance-free, OEM Liebherr has unveiled advanced slewing bearings and slew drives to make operations more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly. “Industries worldwide are under pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, while becoming more efficient, sustainable and safer. But how can these goals be achieved? Often, the answer lies in the hidden champions of heavy…
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