Cincinnati Mine Machinery (CMM) Company made quite the splash at MINExpo International 2024, not only for its presentation and 100th anniversary celebration, but for its presentation of a $100,000 contribution to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Full story.
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BKT names Ludovic Revel as president global OEM
Off-Highway tire manufacturer BKT announced the appointment of Ludovic Revel as president Global OEM, a strategic choice that reflects the Indian multinational’s commitment to pursuing its ambitious business goals, starting with strengthening its growth strategy in the OEM channel for original equipment and consolidating BKT’s brand visibility among the major global players. With a strong background of nearly three decades…
Read MoreMetso expands polishing filtration product family
Metso is expanding its polishing filtration product family with the addition of the GM (Glass Media) filter. The Metso GM filter is designed to remove insoluble organics in battery metals processes by utilizing very efficient and patented coalescing media. With its cost-effective and modular design, the GM filter increases the recovery and recycling of valuable process chemicals. “The GM filter…
Read MoreJohnson Controls launches Ansul Checkfire 210 QIR
Johnson Controls has released its newest addition, the new Ansul Checkfire 210 Quad Infrared (QIR) Detector for mining vehicle fire protection, which it said offers faster detection and response. When used alongside linear heat detection systems, the Checkfire 210 QIR Detector uses infrared technology to help preserve high-value, mission-critical mining vehicles operating in harsh conditions with open, exposed hazard areas.…
Read MoreRPMGlobal releases new APD system
Software developer RPMGlobal has announced the release of the next generation Automated Pit Design (APD) solution, which it said represents a significant leap forward in open pit mine design. The new release was developed in close collaboration with key customers, industry consultants, and RPMGlobal’s own consulting and advisory team, the company said. It also extends the existing range of automated…
Read MoreRio Tinto developing lithium supply chain with UK’s Green Lithium
Rio Tinto in Australia has signed a new agreement with UK refinery developer Green Lithium to develop a lithium supply chain, according to a Reuters report. The new collaboration is intended to secure critical battery metal supplies for the manufacturing and automotive needs in the UK and EU. “By building our refineries, we will accelerate the adoption of EVs and…
Read MoreNouveau Monde inks substation deal for Matawinie
Nouveau monde Graphite, owner of the Matawinie operation in Quebec, Canada, has selected ABB for a landmark electrification project that will help make it the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine. Full story.
Read MoreMINExpo 2024 Breaks All Records
MINExpo 2024, held Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas, hosted 45,000 attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries who came to see more than 850,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, breaking all prior show records. MINExpo is the world’s largest mining show and is produced by the National Mining Association (NMA). Full story.
Read MoreAugust MSHA impact inspections net 253 violations
The Mine Safety and Health Administration said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in August 2024, issuing 253 violations. Full story.
Read MoreChile picks six private lithium project sites
The Chilean government has selected six priority areas, Reuters reported, for new lithium extraction projects to be led by private companies. The country’s mining minister said on 26 September that, this month, it will begin talks with Indigenous communities near those areas. Those forms’ proposals will be due 31 December, according to Mining Minister Aurora Williams. The agency told the…
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