By Mark S. Kuhar Unveiling new machinery and equipment for the mining industry is never a simple task due to their enormous size, let alone with today’s travel restrictions around the world. Recognizing this, Finnish machinery manufacturer Sleipner Finland Oy decided to launch its latest DB-series model in a completely new and unprecedented way: Sleipner asked Jesse Pyykkönen, 18, and…
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MSHA Reports Eighth Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Feb. 28, a contract miner died when he was crushed between the rib and a single boom face drill. The victim was alongside the drill using the onboard tram lever controls when the accident occurred because the remote control was inoperable. This is the eighth fatality reported in 2022, and…
Read MoreMeeting the Critical Demand
In the Deloitte report “Tracking the Trends 2021,” Dr. Adriaan Davidse, director consulting, Deloitte Canada, and Dr. Jacek Guzek, associate director consulting, Deloitte Africa, write about meeting demand for critical minerals and green energy. And they make some good points.
Read MoreVirtual Blast Training
AngloAmerican Uses Virtual Reality And Serious Gaming To Safely Train Employees. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreWelcome, and Thanks
Welcome to the inaugural issue of North American Mining Products. And thank you to the many people and companies we have spoken with over the course of the past year who told us that yes, there is a place for a new and better publication in the marketplace that focuses only on North America and emphasizes new products and technology.
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