We have tabulated our top stories for 2024 on Miners News Global, and there were some surprises! Check out which articles caught the most attention from readers over the last year. 1. MSHA issues final silica ruleIn this story from April 2024, we shared MSHA’s final rule issuance for exposure to respirable crystalline silica. 2. Rare…
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Sandvik acquires FASTech
Sandvik has acquired the assets of FASTech, a U.S.-based reseller of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) solutions in the Mastercam network. With this acquisition, Sandvik strengthens its position in the CAM market and further builds on its capabilities to serve customers and expand the customer base. FASTech will be a part of business unit Mastercam and will be reported within business…
Read MoreSME Denver confirms keynotes
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), hosting the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference and Expo, alongside the Colorado Mining Association’s (CMA) 127th National Western Mining Conference and World Gold 2025, has released its keynote lineup. This year’s event, being held From February 23-26 in Denver, Colo., will feature a group of speakers addressing a broad range of topics…
Read MoreISEE president resigns; group will seek new executive director
The International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) announced that President Janeen Smith resigned on Oct. 31. The ISEE would like to acknowledge and thank Smith for her dedicated service to the Society. Smith has served on the board of directors since 2014 and most recently served as president of the board of directors in 2024. Throughout her service and membership…
Read MoreScreening 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…
Read MoreHardox 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…
Read MoreICMM 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…
Read MoreCaterpillar 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…
Read MoreLiebherr 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…
Read MoreU.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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