The early predictions are out, and 2022 is expected to be another above-average hurricane season. According to scientists at Colorado State University, there will be at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes, four of which could be Category 3 or higher. Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co. is dedicated to helping pump owners and municipalities weather the storm. While storm…
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Schenck Sells Mining Business to Sandvik
Schenck Process, a global company for sustainable, integrated measuring and process technology solutions, signed an agreement for the sale of its Mining business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB.
Read MoreLittelfuse Launches Industrial Shock Block Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
Littelfuse Inc. launched its SB5000 Industrial Shock Block Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to help protect workers from electrical shock by detecting leakage current, and interrupting the circuit for loads up to 60 A. In addition, the SB5000’s advanced ground check protection functionality monitors the ground wire for continuity, from the Shock Block to the load, to interrupt power or prevent…
Read MoreBKT Tires, the Weight of Quality
“It weighs more, so it is robust and will last longer.” Are we sure that this equation is real, that it truly works? Today, the technicians of BKT, one of the largest manufacturers of Off-Highway Tires (OTR) in the world, reveal the details and parameters that affect the weight of a tire. It is really very common to hear that…
Read MoreMAJOR Offers On-Site Technical Services to Maximize Screening Performance
High-performance wire screening media manufacturer MAJOR works closely with its dealer network to offer complimentary on-site technical services for end users. Each program is designed to help producers and contractors in the aggregates, mining, construction and recycling industries to maximize uptime with their screen media and include local screening performance assessments, technical assistance, training workshops and more. “We strive to…
Read MoreHow Ending Mining Would Change the World
April 14, 2022 – There is a pretty fascinating article from the BBC that asks the question, what if we stopped extraction of fossil fuels and minerals entirely? What if, in order to better protect the environment, humanity decided the contents of the Earth’s crust were off limits? It’s an unlikely scenario, to be sure, and one that would cause hardship…
Read MoreSME Lauds Introduction of Mining Schools Act of 2022
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) lauded the introduction of the Mining Schools Act of 2022 (also known as the Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022).
Read MoreRST Solutions Offers Answer to Dust Suppression
RST Solutions is assisting mine site operators to comply with tougher workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants while maintaining product quality and preventing potential adverse chemical reaction during processing and manufacturing.
Read MoreAthabasca Minerals Gets Rolling at Firebag
Athabasca Minerals Inc. (AMI) announced that mining and delivery of premium domestic sand from its Firebag resource north of Ft. McMurray has commenced. This product is in support of AMI’s partnership with Métis North Sand & Gravel and the contract announced on Dec. 20, 2021, with a major industry operator requiring approximately 1 million tonnes of filter sand.
Read MoreTeachers Rock Ohio Returns!
Feb. 15, 2022 – The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) is once again sponsoring Teachers Rock Ohio, a workshop for educators. The full program includes on-site industry tours, hard hats, informational binders, certificate of attendance (PDHs) and more. Teachers will be made aware of their sponsoring companies. These relationships go a long way to changing the perception of mining.…
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