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....
Tue September 06, 2016
Komatsu Will Focus on Integrated Machine Technology and Improved Mine Performance at MinEXPO 2016:
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer will be a major exhibitor at this month's MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. At Booth 7027, Komatsu will showcase innovative machines and solutions that drive mine optimization....
Dan Elliott - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon August 22, 2016
Work Crews Return to Site of Massive Southwest Colorado Mine-Waste Spill
DENVER (AP) Construction crews returned to the scene of a massive mine-waste spill in southwestern Colorado to stabilize the mine opening with steel and concrete, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said....
Mon August 22, 2016
Caterpillar to Explore Alternatives for Certain Mining Products
To focus on those products with the greatest growth potential, Caterpillar Inc. has announced it intends to pursue strategic alternatives, including a possible divestiture, for its room and pillar products, which serve a segment of underground soft rock mining customers....
Tue August 16, 2016
Metso Signs Huge Deal With World's Largest Copper Miner
Metso has won a significant deal to support the conversion of the largest open-pit copper mine in the world to a large-scale underground mining operation. The Chuquicamata mine, located 1,650 kilometers north of Santiago, Chile, is owned and operated by Chile's National Copper Corporation, Codelco....
