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New Software Can Help Mining Companies Spot Black Lung Risks
October 4, 2018
Mining companies can reduce employees’ exposure to respirable silica using new federal air sampling software being released Oct. 2. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health say the new Field Analysis of Silica Tool, or FAST, will
MTN Business Partners with Digital Twin Mine Management to Develop IoT Mining System
October 1, 2018
MTN Business of South Africa has partnered with Digital Twin Mine Management to develop a hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) system to improve health and safety and enhance efficiency in mining operations. It uses sensors, connectivity, cognitive computing and analytics
Renuvix Receives $300K EPA Funding to Develop Innovative Environmental Technology
September 21, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Renuvix, LLC, Fargo, North Dakota, will receive $300K to further develop a high-performance resin coating that produces lower levels of air pollutants. The company is among six small businesses receiving a total of $1.8
Matrix IntelliZone Proximity Detection Receives Australian IECEx Approval
September 14, 2018
Matrix Design Group’s IntelliZone proximity detection system has received IECEx approval in Australia from the Department of Industry’s Mine Safety Technology Centre in Thornton, NSW, Australia. Originally introduced to the American market in 2009, IntelliZone is the leading proximity detection
Fortescue Acquires Two Liebherr’s R 996B Excavators for Its Christmas Creek Mine, Australia
August 9, 2018
National Plant & Equipment, which now has an equipment fleet exceeding 250 units, said iron ore-focused Fortescue will put the machine to use at the Christmas Creek mine site in the Pilbara region in Australia. The unit arrived in Perth
BEML and Heavy Engineering Sign MOU to Manufacture and Sell Mining Equipment
August 6, 2018
BEML Ltd. and Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) Ltd. on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to manufacture and market heavy engineering and mining equipment. The proposed collaboration would also extend to installation, commissioning and after-sales support for the mining
Rocket Technologies Adapted for China’s Cleaner Coal Use
July 19, 2018
Technologies gained from developing the “heart” of rockets are helping China, one of the world’s major coal consumers, use coal more cleanly and efficiently. “In China, a large proportion of the grain you eat every day is grown with chemical
Severstal to Use Smart Phones for Equipment Diagnostics and Safety Audits
July 19, 2018
AO Vorkutaugol, one of the largest coal mining companies in Russia and part of PAO Severstal, has purchased special spark-proof smartphones to perform mining equipment diagnostics and workplace safety audits. Prior to entering the mine, the wireman opens the Mobile
LKAB Investing in New Technology for Strategic Minerals from Mine Waste
July 10, 2018
LKAB is now investing in pilot plant facilities and, together with environmental services company Ragn-Sells, will industrialize an innovative technology for upgrading mine waste from iron ore production. This may result in LKAB producing phosphorus and rare earth metals, which
Australia Grants $7 Million Funding for Eight New Mining Technology Projects
July 9, 2018
The Australian Government has granted over $7.14m in funding for eight new and innovative mining projects. The funding from Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Ignited Collaborative Project Funds will be used by the firms to develop highly-advanced solutions to
