Extending the Life of Critical Components

Wearfacing And Wearplate Technologies Can Boost The Profitability And Sustainability Of Quarrying By Using The Principle Of Repairing Rather Than Replacing.  By Mateusz Gierek Equipment in the quarrying industry is exposed to heavy impact shock, vibration, and abrasive forces. The result is wear, cracking and damage. Repairing this makes financial sense and it is also more sustainable than replacement as…

Read More

Eriez Appoints Richard Murray Global Flotation Service Director

Eric Wasmund, Eriez vice president-flotation, announces the appointment of Richard Murray to Global Flotation Service Director. In his new position, Murray will assume the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Eriez’ flotation global aftermarket and service business. According to Eriez, Murray’s role includes key initiatives such as the proactive development of new service products and the optimization of service practices and…

Read More

First MSHA Silica Hearing Held

Aug. 9, 2023 – Louisville Public Media featured a good recap of the first Mine Safety and Health Administration hearing to gather comments on the recently proposed silica standards. The regulation would affect every mine, cement plant, and rock quarry in the country regardless of the material produced there. It would add protections for non-coal workers like requiring companies to…

Read More

Smart Sand Tonnage Down in Second Quarter

Smart Sand Inc. announced results for the second quarter of 2023, reporting that tons sold were approximately 1,084,000 in the second quarter of 2023, compared to approximately 1,195,000 tons in the first quarter of 2023 and 1,196,000 tons in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 9% both sequentially and over the comparable period in 2022. Revenues were $74.8 million…

Read More

Lafarge Canada Electrifies Work Truck Fleet

Lafarge Canada announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The company is taking a pivotal step by electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC), resulting in a reduction in scope 1 emissions on site. Lafarge is Canada’s largest provider of sustainable…

Read More