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Westinghouse and DOE Partner to Accelerate Fleet Deployment of AP1000® Reactors
July 24, 2026
Westinghouse is partnering with The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) under the American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans program to enable U.S. supply chain investments and accelerate fleet deployment of new nuclear in America. Central to
NIOSH and Benetech Launch Silica Dust Filtration Tool Dustinator
July 23, 2026
A partnership between NIOSH and Benetech has produced the Dustinator, a dust collection system designed to be retrofitted onto bins, tanks, and conveyor systems at mining sites where workers may be exposed to dust containing respirable crystalline silica. Active and
National Pump Company Expands Vertical Turbine Pump Portfolio with H28 Series
July 17, 2026
National Pump Company has introduced the H28MC and H28LC vertical turbine pumps, expanding its hydraulics portfolio with new high-capacity models designed for industrial, municipal, and petroleum applications. The H28 series fills the gap between the company’s H24 and H30 pump
Sandvik Launches DD423i Next-generation Development Drill Rig
July 16, 2026
Sandvik has unveiled its next-generation automated development drill rig that‘s built on legacy and driven by the future — the DD423i. Built on the legacy and unmatched performance of the DD422i, which has been the leading development drill in the
Epiroc’s Charging Solution Receives Prestigious Red Dot Award for Industrial Design Excellence
July 13, 2026
Epiroc has been recognized with the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 for its Epiroc Charger. The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, functionality, and user-centric design for underground mining and heavy-duty applications. “This award is a
Emerson Releases Ovation™ Curation Tool, First-of-its-Kind Synchronization Software
July 8, 2026
Emerson has released its Ovation™ Curation Tool, a first-of-its-kind synchronization software for power and water control systems, delivering an easy way to maintain version control and detailed change history between multiple Ovation systems and simulators. The Curation Tool automates management
Sandvik Introduces Its First Electric Top Hammer Surface Drill Rig, Commando™ DC310RiE
July 7, 2026
Sandvik has introduced the Commando™ DC310RiE, its first all-electric top hammer surface drill rig for construction and infrastructure drilling. Commando™ DC310RiE combines zero local emissions with proven Sandvik drilling performance, familiar operation, and consistent productivity on urban and regulated worksites.
Sandvik Completes Its Upgraded Jaw Crusher Range
July 6, 2026
Sandvik has completed its upgraded jaw crusher range, now offering a fully unified portfolio designed to improve safety, simplify operation and deliver reliable performance across applications. With the full range now in place, customers can rely on solutions tailored to
America at 250: The Minerals That Built the Nation
July 3, 2026
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a new nation declared its independence. It had iron in the ground, copper in its mountains, silver beneath its western ranges, and the ambition to dig for all of it. The history of mining
Happy July 4th Weekend
July 3, 2026
The staff at Mining Connection will be out of the office today and back Monday, July 6. Daily news posts will start back up on Monday. In the meantime, take some time to read about the history of mining and
