Susan Montoya Bryan - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed October 25, 2017
U.S. Nuke Waste Repository in New Mexico Will Expand
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Workers are expected to begin mining operations at the U.S. nuclear waste dump in New Mexico for the first time in three years following a radiation release that contaminated part of the underground repository, the Energy Department said on Oct....
Emily Buenzle - Tue October 10, 2017
Old Mines, Quarries, Repurposed into Spectacular Worldwide Attractions
Did you ever wonder what happens to old mines and quarries after they have been abandoned? Some might just sit empty, but others around the world have been repurposed into amusement parks, hotels, parks and more....
Emily Buenzle - Fri September 29, 2017
Loan Finalized for Construction of Caterpillar's $43M Mining Center
The Rio Nuevo Multipurpose Facilities District Board unanimously approved the authorization of its officers to put the finishing touches on a $43 million loan package the week of Sept. 25, for the construction of Caterpillar's Tucson Mining Center, AzBigMedia reported....
Mon September 25, 2017
Fluor Joint Venture Awarded BHP Copper Concentrator Mining Project
Fluor Corporation announced Sept. 25, that its joint venture team was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract for BHP's Spence Growth Option project at the Spence open-cut copper mine in northern Chile....
Mon September 25, 2017
Terex TA300 Artic Hauler Works at Scotland's Barite Mine
With confidence in the investment returns that Terex Trucks' machines offer, mining contractor Barhaul has purchased a new 30.8 ton (28 t) capacity TA300 articulated dump truck, for use in a barite mine near Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland....
Giles Lambertson - Tue August 29, 2017
Maintaining Utah's Rio Tinto Mine
Productive mines are hard on machinery, which are constantly pummeled and stressed by the ore and overburden they process, hour after hour, day after day. The constant flow of rock through the machinery stresses high-tensile steel, induces friction in bearings, warps static components in smelting heat and otherwise tests the integrity of engineered equipment....
Fri August 18, 2017
Construction Commences at Poplar Grove Mine
Paringa Resources Limited ("Paringa" or "Company") announced Aug. 9, it has begun excavation and site development works at the Poplar Grove mine ("Poplar Grove Mine") site area in McLean County, Ky., and remains on track for first coal production 12 months from the start of construction....
Eric Olson - Wed July 19, 2017
Brand-New Bell Trucks Put in Heavy-Duty Hours at Quarries
Hauling rock out of a quarry is about as heavy-duty as any job can get. The people that do it have to be tough and stay sharp for hours each day both to stay safe and to keep the material moving. But they also cannot accomplish their task successfully without the right kind of equipment....
Thu July 06, 2017
Metso Signs Three New Life Cycle Services Contracts With Mining Customers in Pacific Rim
During the first quarter of 2017, Metso signed three new long-term maintenance contracts with major mining companies in the Pacific Rim region. Through these new Life Cycle Services (LCS) contracts, Metso will provide improvements in the availability of equipment to meet production targets and reduce maintenance costs in mining operations....
Sandvik - Fri May 19, 2017
Hecla Greens Creek Automates Loading with Sandvik AutoMine
Hecla's Greens Creek is the first U.S. underground mine utilizing automated loading technology from Sandvik. The major step will enable increased productivity, improved safety and better cost control, while bringing digitalization of the mining process closer and increasing operational transparency....
