Business Spotlights
Strata’s Metal/Non-Metal Refuge Chamber Provides a Safe Haven for Trapped Miners
September 5, 2023
Strata Emergency Refuge Chambers (ERC) are complete safety systems designed to provide immediate refuge and breathable air in the event that air quality in the working environment becomes compromised. They are intended to be an alternative option when escape is
Richwood’s ON-Track® Eliminates Belt Misalignment for Conveyor Belt Tracking Issues
August 24, 2023
Conveyor belt tracking issues are not a new problem, but the design of the ON-Track® and the way it is eliminating belt misalignment deserves a look. “Traditional designs are varied, but they all work similarly, reacting to a belt once
Strata’s Proximity Detection System HazardAvert Keeps Safety on Target
August 24, 2023
Of all the technology developed over mining’s history for safety, and even more specifically the safety of workers performing tasks around heavy machinery on an everyday basis, one of the most recent is proximity detection systems. The still-rapidly evolving technology
New CAT® 794 AC Delivers Big Advantages Over Existing 320-ton Trucks
August 20, 2023
In recent years, 320-ton electric-drive trucks have emerged as go-to haulers for mines worldwide. Now, as many mines begin to replace aging fleets, they’re discovering that one model delivers big improvements in both performance and cost per ton: the Cat®
Donaldson Delivers Clean Fuel and Lubricant Solutions that Reduce Total Cost of Ownership
August 19, 2023
Contaminants and water are the enemies of fuels and lubricants, robbing vehicles and equipment of performance and longevity. Removing contaminant with bulk filtration prior to pumping fluids into equipment allows on-board filtration systems to do their job better, while supporting
McLanahan and Simplot Partner Up to Crush Consistency Problems at Utah Phosphate Mine
August 17, 2023
Since the mid-1960s, this mine in Vernal, Utah has been producing phosphate for agriculture fertilizer. In 2003, the J.R. Simplot Company became sole owner of the property and formed Simplot Phosphates, LLC. The three key ingredients used in the production
Meet the Toughest Diamond Cutters You’ll Ever Use from US Synthetic
August 17, 2023
The oil exploration business demands speed, durability, and toughness. And there’s no place where those three things matter more than where diamond meets rock at the bottom of a hole. That’s why US Synthetic has spent more than a decade
High-Speed Gas Monitoring Can Improve Mine Safety
February 16, 2020
The UBB Mine disaster highlights the importance of data acquisition speed in discovering and assessing hazardous gas buildup. Reports indicate that 15-minutes or more expired before the AMS computer reacted to the developing problem. Old ‘80s era systems operating at
Cat® Proximity Awareness Lets Machines “Talk” in Real Time
February 3, 2020
Caterpillar recently launched an enhanced safety system featuring the latest peer-to-peer communications technology to help surface mines run safer, more productive operations. The latest iteration of Cat® Proximity Awareness helps prevent collisions in real time by letting light vehicles and
Armstrong Coal Revives Mines with McLanahan Rotary Breakers
January 2, 2020
In 2006, Armstrong Energy was formed and, through its 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary, Armstrong Coal, has grown into a leading producer of steam coal in the Illinois Basin region near the Western Kentucky town of Centertown. In 2007, Armstrong