Screening experts Polydeck tell why injection-molding matters

Polydeck asks, “What makes Rubberdex and Polydex stand out from the competition?” In the mining, aggregate and coal industries, screen media performance directly impacts operational efficiency and cost management. Injection molding is used to manufacture Rubberdex and Polydex screen panels, ensuring consistent quality and durability. Understanding why injection molding matters can help producers and plant managers make more informed decisions…

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Hardox celebrates 50 Years, goes emission free

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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ICMM commits to diesel exposure reductions with new guidelines

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 launches third Global Operator Challenge

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 breaks ground on Mississippi logistics center

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…

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U.S. coal exports hit highest volume since 2018

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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Jennmar acquires Pyro-Chem suite from Wright-Mix

Jennmar has confirmed it has acquired a line of mine sealant products from the pyro-chem division of Wright-Mix Material Solutions (Wright-Mix). Jennchem, a Jennmar subsidiary, will add Pyro-Chem’s Pro Seal LX, Pro Seal TNT, Pyro-Chem TC, and Sealit Spray Mine Sealant to its product portfolio. The acquisition enables additional growth and customer service capabilities for Jennchem through expanding manufacturing capabilities…

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BYD, Vale join forces to study light fleet electrification

Vale and BYD have signed a letter of intent to explore the electrification of Vale’s light vehicle fleet. The study will evaluate the necessary infrastructure for recharging vehicles in Vale’s areas and test electric models like the BYD Dolphin and Shark pickup in operational areas. The initiative aims to reduce the use of fossil fuel-powered cars and contribute to the…

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Women in Mining releases 6th annual WIM100 winners

Women in Mining UK’s biennial list and publication of WIM100 “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” has been released for 2024. The 100 winners were selected from 570 individual nominations, and were the culmination of six months of evaluations and shortlisting. They are from 41 different countries in 2024, up from 40 in 2022 and 32 in 2020. When the…

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Sandvik completes acquisition of Universal Field Robots

Sandvik has completed its previously announced acquisition of Universal Field Robots (UFR). The newly added company, an Australia-based provider of autonomous interoperable solutions for the surface mining and underground mining markets, will be reported in Digital Mining Technologies, a division within the Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions business area. UFR has approximately 40 employees and is headquartered in Brisbane. The…

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