Epiroc has agreed to acquire ACB+, a manufacturer of attachments and related couplers used by the construction industry. ACB+ is based in Saint Lager, France, and has several production facilities in the country. It manufactures attachments and quick couplers used on excavators for construction as well as related areas such as scrap recycling and deconstruction. Quick couplers are used…
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Vulcan Materials Dispels False Accusations by Mexican Government
In 2022, the Mexican government ordered a halt to limestone quarrying at Vulcan Materials’ mining unit in Quintana Roo, alleging environmental damages. Vulcan Materials said it rejects the “illegal expropriation” of its investments in Mexico but remains open to a negotiated solution with the Mexican government. Mexican President Lopez Obrador said last week that the site had not been expropriated,…
Read MoreMSHA Issues Another Safety Alert for Mobile Equipment
May 28, 2024 – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is once again targeting mobile equipment. MSHA reported that since 2020, six miners have died and 61 have suffered lost-time injuries from being struck by mobile equipment in underground production areas. MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MoreFinlay to Debut New Electric Variants at Hillhead 2024
Finlay is set to unveil new electric variants of the I-120RS impact crusher and the 883+ scalping screen at Hillhead 2024. These models will be showcased in the working demonstration area, featuring electric-powered technology that enables operation from either a mains electric power supply or a secondary source such as a genset. The live demonstrations will be powered by the…
Read MoreMSHA Impact Inspections in April Target 15 Mines
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 11 states in April 2024, issuing 247 violations and two safeguards. An inspector issued safeguards due to site-specific standards at underground coal mines to address safety hazards related to transportation of miners and materials in haulage ways.
Read MoreLiebherr Celebrates Family Day
Liebherr celebrated Family Day offering employees the opportunity to bring family and friends to Liebherr USA Co., and Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co., campus.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Fifth Fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on May 8, a miner at U.S. Aggregates’ Flat Rock Plant, Shelby County, Ind., was electrocuted while unloading a roll of belt from a trailer. The miner was performing rigging duties when the crane boom contacted an overhead high-voltage powerline.
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