Van der Graaf (VDG), the world’s leading manufacturer of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including aggregates, mining, material handling and food processing, is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to North American manufacturing. The milestone will be marked with a special anniversary event at its cutting-edge production facility in Shelby Township, Mich.…
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Proposed Rocky Creek coal mine to create 400 jobs
CTI Plus Resources’ proposed metallurgical coal mine, located about halfway between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, would create up to 400 direct jobs in nearby communities including Mackenzie, reported the Prince George Citizen. Full story.
Read MoreElk Valley Resources lays off 140
Glencore-owned Elk Valley Resources, which operates four steelmaking coal mines in British Columbia, said it is cutting 140 jobs due to “challenging market conditions,” reported CBC News. Full story.
Read MoreCôté Gold mine reaches nameplate capacity
Canadian-based IAMGOLD said the processing plant at the Côté Gold mine in northeastern Ontario has operated at nameplate capacity of 36,000 tonnes per day on average over 30 consecutive days. Full story.
Read MoreBritish Columbia grants environmental certificate to Teck
Teck Resources has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project from the British Columbia government. The project would extend the life of the copper-molybdenum mine to the mid-2040s. Full story.
Read MoreHudbay, SSR Mining resume operations
Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals and SSR Mining have restarted operations at their Snow Lake and Seabee operations, respectively, following a temporary suspension due to nearby wildfires. Full story.
Read MoreEquinox Gold, Calibre Mining complete merger
Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining have successfully completed the previously announced merger, creating an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio anchored by two Canadian gold mines: Greenstone and Valentine. Full story.
Read MoreKomatsu expands dealer network in Southwest
In alignment with Komatsu’s mining strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through successful partnerships, the company has transitioned ownership of six independent Core Machinery dealerships to Komatsu-owned dealers in the Southwestern United States. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto to launch ore sorting demonstration project
Rio Tinto is investing C$7.6 million in an industrial demonstration project to assess the integration of technology that will allow the sorting of ore directly at the source based on titanium and scandium content at its Lac Tio mine located near Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues dozer safety alert
MSHA reported that on May 22, a bulldozer fell into a void above a feeder. The loose material from the coal pile collapsed around the bulldozer, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the miner inside the cab. The bulldozer was equipped with a “submarine kit” consisting of high-strength glass, self-contained self rescuers and two-way communication. Full story.
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