Derrick Corp. appointed Sam Palombo as vice president, Mining & Industrial Division. Palombo brings 20 years of industry experience in major leadership roles to Derrick. He holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde and has an exceptional track record of leadership in the mining industry, according to the company.
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New Study Details Mining Industry Hearing Loss
A new study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine is the first to examine hearing loss prevalence and risk by industry within most mining sector industries; as well as the oil and gas extraction sector.
Read MoreGoing From Big to Bigger
Oct. 4, 2016 – I just returned from Las Vegas, where I attended MINExpo. It was a great show, with vibrant attendance and a lot of product introductions. Even with a down coal industry and a flatlined mining industry, the show was exceptional. And there were a lot of aggregates guys there which was great to see. International attendance was also…
Read MoreMINExpo A Hit in Las Vegas
More than 40,000 attendees converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 26-28 for MINExpo International 2016, according to unofficial estimates received before the end of the show. The event is sponsored by the National Mining Association (NMA).
Read MoreMINExpo Takes Center Stage
Billed as the world’s largest mining show, MINExpo International 2016 kicks off Sept. 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show is sponsored by the National Mining Association.
Read MoreMining with Millennials
Many companies think that it is relatively easy to find skilled professionals, but the shortage of technical skilled labor is still one of the most pressing concerns in the mining industry, according to a report by executive search firm Pedersen & Partners.
Read MorePrecision Presplitting – Spacing Variations
Calculating the Explosive Load Based on Spacing. By Anthony Konya and Dr. Calvin Konya
Read MoreTask Training: How MSHA Cites Operators for Unsafe Acts
There Are Two Main Reasons MSHA Focuses On Unsafe Conditions, Not Unsafe Acts, And Those Reasons Are Related. By R. Brian Hendrix
Read MoreHere Comes MINExpo
Every Four Years the Largest Mining-Specific Show in the World Hits Las Vegas. What is in Store for Attendees? By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreRevere Control Systems Targets Aggregates Industry
Revere Control Systems’ mining and quarrying industry experience spans decades, and the company has created control systems for companies from Canada to South America. Industry-specific services for mining and mineral processing enterprises include design-build capabilities for custom equipment, process automation systems, and engineering solutions for superior efficiency and operational optimization. The company also offers FEED+ studies that incorporate the needs…
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