MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson has penned the following open letter to the mining community. View letter.
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Metso launches modular FIT, Foresight conveyors
Metso is launching productized FIT in-plant and Foresight overland conveyors for reliable material transportation in the mining industry. The standardized conveyor modules and premium components offer high capacity and layout flexibility and substantial savings in time and resources, from feasibility and design to implementation, thereby enabling higher lifetime productivity. The high-capacity Metso Foresight overland conveyors are fixed or relocatable and…
Read MoreCSIRO seeks Australians’ views on mining
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has engaged Voconiq to survey the attitudes of Australians toward the mining industry. Results will be used by CSIRO to inform future mining-related research initiatives that lead to public reports and academic publications. The survey is an opportunity for all Australians, 18 years and over, to share their views on mining, its role in the…
Read MoreJohnson named MINExpo 2024 chair
The National Mining Association (NMA) has selected Denise Johnson, group president of Caterpillar, as chair for its MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024 event in September. Johnson, who first joined Caterpillar more than a decade ago, is a well-known leader in the industry and was the first woman to be inducted to the American Mining Hall of Fame. A Michigan native, Johnson graduated…
Read MoreWIM opens nominations for inspirational women list
Women in Mining UK has opened nominations for the sixth edition of its “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100), sponsored by BMO Capital Markets, Heidrick & Struggles and BCG. “We started the WIM100 just over a decade ago, and since then have seen countless incredible and inspiring women be celebrated for their achievements in the mining sector. However, we…
Read MoreBattery value chain focus of new Anglo American, Finnish Minerals link
Anglo American and Finnish Minerals Group announced February 12 they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to explore opportunities to further support Finland’s battery strategy. Finnish Minerals Group is a holding and development company that manages the Finnish Government’s mining industry shareholdings and supports the development of the Finnish battery value chain. “Finland is a highly…
Read MoreEriez names Alpha Industrial as new rep
Eriez has selected Alpha Industrial and Mining Supplies as its new sales representative agency for the northern Ontario, Canada region. Full story.
Read MoreCSIRO releases sustainability, economic growth report
Australian national science agency CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) has released a new report revealing the country’s “unique…opportunity” to create a new industry to support mine closures as well as economic growth via employment opportunities. The report, entitled “Enabling Mine Closure and Transitions: Opportunities for Australian Industry”, includes insights the group said were taken from its own analysis…
Read MoreMicromine focuses on AI, ESG in 2024 release
Emphasising a steadfast dedication to innovation, Micromine has revealed its highly anticipated 2024 release. The release introduces new features and enhancements across the company’s entire product suite, further underscoring its mission to deliver state-of-the-art technology to reshape the industry. Kiril Alampieski, Micromine chief strategy and product officer, expressed the company’s dedication to assisting the global exploration and mining industry in…
Read MoreBoosting orebody knowledge with Minalyze takeover by Veracio
Veracio said it is “pioneering a transformative leap in geosciences” with its new binding agreement to acquire scanning and data group Minalyze in a US$29.3 million deal. With the takeover, Veracio said it will be combining its AI and advanced analytics solutions with Minalyze’s geological data visualization technology. Together, the benefits will transform how the industry captures, analyzes and interprets…
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