…If an oil rig or a mine is down, the company that operates it is likely losing millions of dollars a day or more. Working in that type of service environment is where Logan cut its teeth. An oil company would approach…
…If an oil rig or a mine is down, the company that operates it is likely losing millions of dollars a day or more. Working in that type of service environment is where Logan cut its teeth. An oil company would approach…
…inflationary pressures on everything from machinery to manpower, the prospect of having a project delayed because a major component can’t be lifted into place in a safe, timely fashion is increasingly unacceptable. In response, the major heavy-lift companies that regularly participate in…
…impact inspections in April 2010 after an explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia claimed the lives of 29 miners. MSHA resumed conducting regular monthly impact inspections in January 2023 and is publishing the results on its website. Share…
Commenting on its Queensland, Australia operations, the New Hope Group (NHG) said it now holds all primary approvals required for New Acland Stage 3 and work is underway to resume mining operations. Planning has begun for the infrastructure works, including roads, dams…
…Power Co.’s 900-Megawatt (MW) No.2 unit. The Japanese utility idled the unit after a material handling system suffered damage from the fire. Kepco said it needed to restart the unit to prevent another possible fire from igniting in the storage bunker. Share…
…ago, the screen media started to change to rubber. Rubber is a lot lighter, making it easier to handle. It has good impact and wear-resistant properties. However, rubber prefers impact at 90° to its surface and does not have particularly good abrasion-resistant…
…service with three levels: Basic, Silver and Gold. Number of users at a site and devices in remote mode vary across the levels. Local service is included in all three levels, and remote service is included in the Gold package. Rocktechnology.sandvik Share…
…10 trucks, the solution attained critical results in testing for efficiency, productivity, and availability, ASI said. With the validation phase complete, Roy Hill will convert its mixed fleet of 96 haul trucks to Mobius, making it the largest AHS site in the…
Zeal Motor Inc. manufactures the amphibious Fat Truck and the company recently launched the 8X8 version, which was designed to transport heavier payloads or additional crew in the harshest terrains. The truck facilitates working in hard-to-reach jobsites. It is available in two…
The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) has acquired a site near Mace, W.Va. for a new facility that will focus on the mining industry and advance the agency’s research capabilities. The CDC will use the site for the new National Institute…
…shop in Chilhowie, Virginia. Once that is completed, they will ship the AFC to the mine in March, where they will conduct a surface build. “The biggest change we are seeing is the mining industry adjusting to multiple OEMs being involved in…
…illumination of reflective material in underground mines or low-light environments,” he said. “Since it is color-programmable, it can also be used as an auto-reversing headlight and taillight combination.” Benefits include “safety everyone can see!” company literature said. It “elevates your mine’s safety…
…is to limit its impact to the community and environment, including key mining infrastructure,” he said. “AVM provides that additional level of control, allowing the blasting engineer to predict what will happen before it happens.” AVM is an extension of the company’s…
…is actively recruiting for senior and mid-level management positions as well as experienced and inexperienced miners. To increase availability and improve production, the company has invested in more equipment for both New Elk and Black Warrior. Room-and-Pillar Mining New Elk operates three…
…First Mode is focused on scaling its U.S. production capabilities to meet the mining industry’s needs worldwide. The former open-pit mine, which is currently being reclaimed, will enable First Mode to better analyze full mine site infrastructure and operations in a true…