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Cat® Launches the Rock Straight System to Mine Hard Rock with Longwall Efficiency
August 12, 2016
The Cat® Rock Straight System is a fully mechanized longwall system designed for continuous mining of flat and tabular deposits and reefs of hard rock minerals. The system combines the use of a hard rock shearer that uses Cat Activated
McLanahan Introduces MD Vibratory Screen Line to Market
August 12, 2016
For more than two decades, McLanahan Corporation manufactured a successful line of vibrating screens and built a reputation as a trusted screen provider in many different industries. McLanahan is now introducing its own line called the McLanahan MD Vibratory Screen.
Carnegie Robotics and Mine Vision Systems Partner to Deliver Smart Mining Solutions
August 11, 2016
Carnegie Robotics, LLC (CRL) and Mine Visions Systems (MVS) are partnering to provide innovative solutions that will improve safety, increase productivity and advance the long-term sustainability of the mining sector. Under this agreement, MVS’ modeling software will join with CRL’s
Donaldson Releases Patent Recipients and Winners of 14th Annual Inventor Awards
August 11, 2016
Donaldson Company, Inc. has released the patent recipients and winners of the company’s 14th Annual Inventor Awards, which are given to employees whose work on various technology innovations has contributed to Donaldson’s continued success as a leader and filtration innovator.
Martin Engineering Unveils New Technology that Generates Power Using Conveyor Belt Energy
August 10, 2016
Martin Engineering has unveiled the Martin® Roll Gen™ System to create a self-contained mini power station that allows operators to run electrical monitoring systems and safety mechanisms. Able to be retrofitted on existing idler support structures, operators are not required
Innovation Metals’ RapidSX Process Shows Separation of Nickel and Cobalt from Nickel-laterite Ores
August 10, 2016
Innovation Metals Corp. has shown successful separation of nickel and cobalt from nickel-laterite ores at the pilot scale, using its proprietary RapidSX™ process for the low-cost separation of technology metals. The patent-pending RapidSX process has previously been used to successfully
Seabridge Gold’s KSM Project’s Tailing Management Facility Confirmed Best Available Technology, B.C.
August 8, 2016
Seabridge Gold’s Best Available Tailing Technology (BAT) review for its KSM Project located in British Columbia confirms that the existing tailing management facility design, consisting of centerline dams constructed with double cycloned sand and a till core in association with
New Cat® 14M3 Motor Grader Has Larger Engine, Enhanced Features, Durability, and Safety
August 8, 2016
The new Cat® 14M3 motor grader builds on the solid design of predecessor models with a larger engine, increased fuel efficiency, improved machine balance, enhanced transmission performance, advanced electro-hydraulic steering, more powerful telematics, and added operator-safety/convenience features. An easily maintained
GAF Establishes Geo-Date Information Management System for Mining Development, Sierra Leone
August 3, 2016
GAF AG has successfully implemented the Geo-Data Information Management System (GIMS) for Sierra Leone. GIMS has now been officially launched by the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency (NMA). With this new information system, Sierra
Rio Tinto Implements New Fatigue-sensing Hat for Workers at Its Kennecott Copper Mine, Utah
August 3, 2016
It may seem hard to believe, but one operator is responsible for maneuvering the gigantic haulers at the Bingham County Mine in Salt Lake County. With the footprint of a 2,400 square foot house and weighing as much as 1
