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Wishing You and Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2024
As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped shape our business in a significant way. Our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We
WVU Creates Training Program to Prepare Workers to Operate Around High-risk Vehicles
December 20, 2024
To keep miners safe, a West Virginia University researcher is creating a training program that uses augmented reality headsets to prepare workers to operate around high-risk vehicles. Powered haulage vehicles like dump trucks and front-end loaders account for nearly 50
Komatsu Selects NORCAT to Advance Battery Electric Mining Equipment Development
December 20, 2024
NORCAT said Komatsu has selected the NORCAT Underground Center to support the development and refinement of Komatsu’s WX04B battery electric load-haul-dump (LHD) vehicle. This collaboration demonstrates NORCAT’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class facilities and resources to accelerate the commercialization of
Sandvik Completes Acquisition of Universal Field Robots
December 20, 2024
Sandvik has completed the acquisition of Universal Field Robots (UFR), a fast-growing Australia-based provider of autonomous interoperable solutions for the surface mining and underground mining markets. UFR will be reported in Digital Mining Technologies, a division within business area Sandvik
Jennmar Acquires Pyro-Chem Mine Sealant Product Suite from Wright-Mix
December 18, 2024
Jennmar has acquired a line of mine sealant products from Wright-Mix Material Solutions’ Pyro-Chem division. Based in South Point, Ohio, Pyro-Chem is a recognized producer of pre-mixed, fire-retardant ventilation sealants for the underground mining industry. Jennchem, a Jennmar subsidiary, will
American Resources Releases Update on Viability of REE’s Production from Carbon Mine Waste
December 16, 2024
American Resources’ wholly-owned subsidiary, ReElement Technologies has successfully demonstrated the techno-economic viability of producing rare earth elements from the company’s controlled carbon mine waste streams. Updated analyses of the carbon waste-based deposits at its Wyoming County Coal project, located in
Trimble, GroundProbe Collaborate to Offer Comprehensive Slope Stability Monitoring Portfolio
December 16, 2024
Trimble® and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions, have entered into a new collaboration. Instead of working through various suppliers to gain guidance on technology solutions, this joint effort will enable geotechnical mine monitoring customers to purchase a comprehensive slope
Bridgestone Unveils ‘Smart On-site’ Mining Program
December 5, 2024
Bridgestone Corporation has launced its new Smart On-site mining solutions program. “At Bridgestone, we believe that unlocking a mining business’s true potential lies in enhanced connectivity,” said Rob Seibert, president, Off-the-Road, U.S. and Canada, Bridgestone Americas. “With Bridgestone Smart On-site,
Hexagon Unveils Newest Collision Avoidance System Adding 4D Radar Enhancements and Insights
December 4, 2024
Hexagon has released the newest generation of its advanced Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS), now supporting 4D radar technology, enhanced insights, and interoperability with the Hexagon Personal Alert tagging system. The significant upgrade positions Hexagon CAS as the most advanced
Metso Expands Its Flotation Mixing Offering, Innovative FloatForce®+
December 3, 2024
Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with a new innovative solution, the FloatForce®+ mixing mechanism. With FloatForce®+, part of Metso’s planet positive offering, Metso introduces a plug-and-play solution that maximizes metallurgical recovery, boosts pumping efficiency, and reduces energy consumption, helping
