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CONSULTING: CSA Global expands in North America with purchase of ACA Howe Canada
AUSTRALIA – CSA Global has acquired ACA How International, one of Canada’s oldest independent mining consulting firms. The Toronto-based group will provide a valuable addition to the CSA Global team. Over the coming months ACA Howe will be integrated into…
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SCISSOR LIFT: Marcotte reaches new heights in underground mining
SUDBURY, ON – Marcotte Mining continues to push the boundaries of innovation with the development of an ultra-high scissor lift that exceeds standard underground capabilities. Designed to provide a safe work platform for installation of services in tunnel headings, the…
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SCREENS: McLanahan offers new MD vibratory screen line to market
PENNSYLVANIA –McLanahan Corporation is now introducing its own line of vibrating screens called the McLanahan MD vibratory screen. With a compact design, minimal maintenance, low power requirements and a product that is totally dust enclosed this line of screens provide…
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ENVIRONMENT: Veolia closes acquisition of Chemours’ sulphur products assets
PARIS, Aug. 1, 2016 /CNW/ — Veolia has closed the acquisition of Chemours’ sulphur products division assets, announced last June. Chemours sulphur products division is a specialist in the recovery of sulphuric acid and gases of the refining process, which are regenerated into…
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August 2016 cover
This month’s cover provided by SMS Equipment and Komatsu.
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DRY SCRUBBER: J.H. Fletcher offers new machine for a cleaner bolting experience
WEST VIRGINIA – J.H. Fletcher & Co. has created a new product to improve the operator environment on roof bolters. The machine, known as a dry scrubber, has the ability to operate in a variety of applications, making it a…
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VENTILATION: Maptek, BBE join forces to advance mine vent solutions
DENVER – Maptek and VUMA, a subsidiary of Bluhm Burton Engineering, have agreed to collaborate in the design on underground mines and mine ventilation solutions. The primary focus will be on data transfer between each company’s planning and simulation software.…
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EQUIPMENT: Komatsu to acquire Joy Global
Komatsu Ltd. of Tokyo has signed a definitive agreement with Joy Global Inc. of Milwaukee, WI, under which its subsidiary Komatsu America will acquire 100% of Joy Global. Today, Komatsu’s annual revenue of US$4.29 billion from mining equipment business is generated…
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DIVESTITURE: Sandvik sells Mining Systems unit
SWEDEN – Sandvik has signed an agreement to divest its Mining Systems unit for an undisclosed amount of money to CoBe Capital. Sandvik intends to retain ownership of ongoing projects that are close to completion. Mining Systems is a supplier…
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SOFTWARE: RPM releases new version of TALPAC
AUSTRALIA – RungePincockMinarco of Brisbane has released a new version of its loading and haulage software, TALPAC 11. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the mining industry, TALPAC is the industry’s go-to haulage and loading simulation solution improving fleet…
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PUMPING: KSB offers mounting adapters for submersible pumps
MISSISSAUGA, ON – KSB now offers a new family of mounting adapters that will make it simple to install KSB’s efficient and reliable Amarex N submersible pumps in facilities that were originally configured for pumps from other manufacturers. Submersible pumps…
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LUBRICANTS: Petro-Canada’s Hydrex exclusively used by screening and crushing pioneer McCloskey International in North America
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Petro-Canada Lubricants has secured an exclusive commitment from McCloskey International to use its newly reformulated Hydrex™ hydraulic fluids for manufacturing of machinery and as factory fill. As an early adopter of the new fluids, McCloskey’s two-tier endorsement…
