mines
NMA presents Sentinels of Safety Awards at MINExpo
The National Mining Association's (NMA) annual Sentinels of Safety Awards recognize operations that excel in mine safety and technology. Find out who earned an award this year. Keep Reading
How diagnostics can maximize plant productivity
Mines and quarries must stay on the cutting edge to keep up and maximize productivity and profits in a rapidly changing industry. Keep Reading
Safety gates deployable for numerous applications
According to the Battery Operated Barriers, the gates are easily deployable and can be used for traffic control, site and road closure, parking and other day-to-day operations. Keep Reading
Making sense of the ‘One MSHA’ initiative
The consolidation of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) sectors is underway, but the transition will likely produce challenges. Keep Reading
Shale Support purchases two sand mines
The company purchased two natural sand mines in Kinder, Louisiana and central Louisiana. Keep Reading
MSHA extends comment period for proposed ruling
The Mine Safety & Health Administration extends the comment period for the proposed workplace examinations rule. Keep Reading
Orica i-kon II Blasting System
Orica's i-kon II blasting system was developed for use in high value and complex blasts at large surface and underground operations. The system offers delay timing of up to 30 seconds and programmability to the nearest one-tenth of a millisecond.… Keep Reading
Renewable energy for the aggregates industry
Like some other types of mining, change comes very slowly to the aggregates industry. Pick up a 1950s-era photo of an aggregates plant from our extensive photo archive, and unless a vehicle is in the shot to give a clue… Keep Reading
