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
Immersive Technologies Launches All New Simulator Line-up
August 3, 2020
Immersive Technologies’ Advanced Equipment Simulators are at the heart of the mining industry’s leading operator training and workforce development solutions. These solutions have a track record beyond compare in the delivery of quantified safety, efficiency and unscheduled maintenance improvements infield,
HUESKER Launches SoilTain® Protect Geotextile System for International Mining Community
August 3, 2020
HUESKER has launched the availability of its SoilTain® Protect geotextile system for the international mining community. The patent-pending geosynthetic ballast mattress is constructed of interwoven geotextile tubes to form homogenous panels. These durable mattresses can, in most instances, be filled
SETCO’s Newest Design, the S-Mine Tire has Improved Shape and Tread Design, Provides Softer Ride
February 18, 2020
SETCO Solid Tires are synonymous with solid rubber tires. In fact, SETCO Solid Tires was the first OTR solid tires on rims created. SETCO Solid Tires builds the world’s largest solid rubber tire and is the biggest solid rubber tire