mining
Xylem launches microsite to address industry challenges
Xylem launched a microsite designed to help mining professionals address water accessibility, transport and quality challenges. The resource, which showcases the company’s range of system solutions and application expertise, aims to provide information on solutions to support open pit mines,… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host AGG1 mine geohazards webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its AGG1 mining geohazards webinar June 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern. According to NSSGA, this webinar will focus on mining geohazard mitigation topics facing operations as well as… Keep Reading
Van der Graaf Extreme Duty Motors for mining applications
Van der Graaf's Extreme Duty Motors are designed to withstand harsh abrasive environments associated with the mining and aggregate industries. The drum motor's design eliminates the need for an external motor, gear box, sprockets, chain, chain guard and pillow block… Keep Reading
Superior completes acquisition of Clemro Western
Superior Industries completed its acquisition of Clemro Western, a company known for manufacturing jaw and cone crushers, incline and horizontal screens, and belt and grizzly feeders. The addition of Clemro’s products will allow Superior to increase its bulk handling portfolio… Keep Reading
James Boyd’s sculpture added to National Mining Hall of Fame
On April 9, James Boyd’s bronze sculpture of a single jack miner was installed at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. The sculpture, which was created by Gary Prazen, will be on display at Hennebach Wing in the… Keep Reading
Michigan company to buy land for mining operation
The director of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced he agreed to sell $4.5 million of land to Graymont Inc. for the development of a limestone mining operation in the eastern Upper Peninsula, reports The Herald. Graymont wants to… Keep Reading
Avoiding death at work
Fatal accidents are increasing in stone, sand and gravel mines. These operations have experienced 20 of the 37 fatalities since October 2013. Nine deaths occurred in mines with 10 or fewer employees. Twelve occurred in mines with 20 to 40… Keep Reading
Women in Mining breaks more than one stigma
A mostly female organization educates the public on the mining and aggregate industries. Few people are aware that toothpaste is made with the same mineral they walk on every day. Members of Women in Mining (WIM), a national organization, use… Keep Reading
SME offers preview of annual conference
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) released a new episode for its Thought Leaders podcast series that features SME Executive Director David L. Kanagy discussing the 2015 SME Annual Conference & Expo scheduled for Feb. 15-18 in Denver.… Keep Reading
