Story Kathleen Riley from Futurism.com - Tue February 14, 2017
Going Underground With Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been moving quickly on the development of what he calls “The Boring Company.” In January of last year, he presented a proposal at the Hyperloop Pod Competition for a company that would lighten traffic through the use of underground tunnels....
Mon January 30, 2017
Two Die in Mexican Mine; Colorado Gold Company Temporarily Shuts It Down
After two recent deaths of workers at its Mexican mine, a Colorado gold mining company said it's suspended operations there for two days. Gold Resource Corp. (NYSE: GORO) of Colorado Springs said one employee died while operating some heavy equipment at its Arista Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico, and a contracted worker died from injuries from a fall....
Mon January 23, 2017
WKM Updates Nevada Plan
West Kirkland Mining Inc. announced an early-2017 drilling program at the Hasbrouck Gold-Silver Project, which consists of the phase 1 Three Hills pit and the adjacent phase 2 Hasbrouck pit. The Company has contracted Boart-Longyear for drilling services at Three Hills and the recently-leased Hill of Gold properties....
Thu January 19, 2017
Top in the Mine' 2017
This recognition reinforces Metso's leading position in the mining sector. Marcelo Motti, Senior Vice President, Sales, Brazil comments: "We are grateful and proud to receive this recognition from our customers and mining professionals....
Wed November 16, 2016
John Carrington Joins Terex MPS as Aftermarket Business Manager in North America
Terex Minerals Processing Systems is announcing the appointment of John Carrington as Aftermarket Business Development Manager for North America. Carrington will have responsibility for both the Parts and Service organizations in North America....
Fri November 11, 2016
Gov. Ducey Welcomes Caterpillar's Surface Mining to Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey traveled to Southern Arizona to officially welcome Caterpillar's Surface Mining & Technology Division to the region during an event at the company's Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center....
Komatsu - Thu September 29, 2016
Komatsu Previews the 930E-5 Mining Haul Truck
Komatsu America Corp. previewed the 930E-5 haul truck at MINExpo. Scheduled for availability in the second half of 2017, the 930E-5 joins a 930 line that is the world's most popular for ultra-class mining trucks, with more than 1900 sold worldwide....
Thu September 29, 2016
Komatsu Introduces the PC4000-11 Hydraulic Mining Shovel
Komatsu America Corp. has announced the North American commercial release of the PC4000-11 hydraulic mining shovel at MINExpo. Best suited to pair with 150-240 ton trucks, the PC4000-11 can be configured as a shovel or backhoe, depending on the application....
Mead Gruver - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed September 21, 2016
Ramaco Invests $90M Into New Coal Mines in Va., W.Va.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) A $90 million investment that runs against the trend of coal bankruptcies and mine closures should enable two new coal mines and related facilities to open in West Virginia and Virginia next year, coal developer Ramaco Development and partners announced Sept....
Mon September 19, 2016
Atlas Copco Appoints Cheney, Blais to New Leadership Roles
Atlas Copco Mining, Rock Excavation and Construction has appointed Shawn Cheney to the position of Business Line Manager – Rock Drilling Tools, and Jason Blais to Cheney's former position as Vice President of Specialty Stores....
