The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias based in Bluefield and Princeton, West Virginia, announced the 2024 Bluefield Coal Symposium will take place at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton from August 12-14. The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America and includes a distinguished list of speakers, comprising leaders in the industry…
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Read MoreRio Tinto’s Diavik mine, located about 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories, is facing a criminal case after a 2003 accident left an employee seriously injured, reported Reuters. “[The] Diavik diamond mine is charged with multiple counts alleging violations of the Mine Health and Safety Act, including failure to implement and maintain safe work practices,…
Read MoreSouth32 has issued an update to its Hermosa zinc project in Arizona, confirming that it continues to advance its construction and development work ahead of a final investment decision during the March 2024 quarter. The miner said the feasibility study and an independent peer review for the Taylor deposit at Hermosa is on track for completion by the end of…
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North American Mining spoke to two raise borer OEMs and three drilling contractors about the current state and future direction of the raise boring sector. by Jonathan Rowland When you think of raise boring in underground mining, you probably think about the construction of ventilation and access shafts. But they are not the only application. With more advanced and increasingly…
Read MoreUnderground mining services company Barminco has enlisted RCT to carry out what is believed to be the world’s first agnostic remote installation on Caterpillar’s Hybrid underground loader. Barminco will be using the Cat R2900XE loader, which has a diesel engine and electric driveline, at the IGO-owned Spotted Quoll underground nickel mine in Western Australia. “Technology and innovation are two of…
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Orica is taking another step toward its purpose to sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources by announcing the commercial release of what it said is the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range, Exel Neo. Orica has upgraded its Exel product range to a safer, more sustainable product by removing lead while maintaining the same consistent and reliable product performance. Neo is…
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The equipment maker is now the only OEM in North America that provides equipment for both longwall and continuous mining systems, bringing material from the operating face to the conveyor belt. NAM spoke with soft rock/AMNO sales and service vice president Dan Spears for how Komatsu’s history will build on the momentum of its future. Komatsu has a storied history…
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Deep Automation is Epiroc’s cutting-edge set of automation systems and applications used to orchestrate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations. Developed with interoperability in mind, customers can take control of safety zones, production assignments and autonomous traffic in real time – boosting safety, consistency and productivity. Epiroc has a long history of developing and implementing automation solutions in mines…
Read MoreBy Chad Barnett Understanding that reliable communication and accurate tracking is vital to underground mine safety, the U.S. government mandated new, more reliable systems be implemented as part of the 2006 MINER Act. This mandate, which followed a series of mine fatalities, has made a significant impact on underground coal mining operations with improved safety and enhanced production. However, it…
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