SEMCO Publishing, publisher of North American Mining magazine, has come to an agreement with the West Virginia Coal Association to hold a combined first annual West Virginia Coal Show and 50th anniversary West Virginia Coal Symposium from March 26-28, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. Full story.
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Redpath, Sandvik SA team up for digital training effort
Mining contractor Redpath South Africa is employing state-of-the-art digital trainers from Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions as part of a global framework agreement the two said could revolutionize training and safety practices in southern Africa. The technology provides trainees with interactive interfaces that closely resemble the controls and displays found on real mining equipment, ensuring a seamless transition from training…
Read MoreUnderground miners strike at South32’s Appin
Australian miner South32 said it will halt some of its operations at the Appin coal mine in New South Wales during a week-long strike by underground mining supervisors, reported ABC News. Full story.
Read MoreSandvik DL422iE drill makes Australian debut
As part of its commitment to cleaner and safer mining, IGO has commissioned a Sandvik DL422iE battery-electric longhole drill at its Nova nickel-copper-cobalt operation in Western Australia. Nova is the first Australian mine to commission the drill. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto to power Diavik with Canada’s largest solar plant
Rio Tinto said it will build the largest solar power plant in Canada to provide up to 25% of its Diavik diamond mine’s electricity during closure work that will run until 2029. The miner anticipates the plant will be fully operational in the first half of 2024. Full story.
Read MoreHaver & Boecker opens Brazil service center
Haver & Boecker Niagara announced 10 August the opening of a new facility in Parauapebas, Brazil, that will offer service and support for mining operations in the region including diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, parts stocking and more.
Read MoreKomatsu’s OGM can increase safety, savings
Komatsu’s Operator Guidance Monitor (OGM) is a tool designed to optimize the efficiency of your fleet of rigid dump trucks in mining and at quarry job sites, and to reduce unit production costs.
Read MoreCaledonia confirms fatality at Blanket
Caledonia Mining officials have confirmed the death of a miner at the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe. While the miner was not identified, the company said the incident that took the worker’s life on 7 August was related to maintenance of trackless equipment. It also noted the worker, who succumbed to his injuries the following day, was contracted to Blanket…
Read MoreToyota Australia teams up with BHP on safety, decarbonisation
Toyota Australia and BHP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing safety and decarbonisation measures within BHP’s Australian operations. Full story.
Read MoreSandvik boosts intelligent rotary blasthole range with DR413i
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the Sandvik DR413i, the fourth drill rig in its intelligent rotary blasthole range, purpose-built for high-altitude hard rock mines. The Sandvik DR413i represents the natural evolution of Sandvik D90, known across the globe for its consistency and durability. Ideal for iron ore and copper applications at altitudes up to approximately 15,000 feet (4,500…
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