Mining, Quarry and Aggregates news articles 
EnPak Mechanic Series reduces fuel usage and engine wear
Life in the landfill is hard on equipment. The constant pushing of garbage and dirt puts a heavy strain on the hydraulics and drive train of large bulldozers. Compactors take a constant beating to prepare the trash to be covered. It’s a dirty, harsh work environment that’s tough on equipment. And it’s a job that cannot afford any downtime: if the trash isn’t covered by the end of the work day - a legal requirement - no one goes home until it is. ... [more]
Finlay screening technology increases the volume and value of the reclaimed material
A Terex Finlay 694 Supertrak - supplied by Finlay Plant South East - is driving forward productivity at Scratchwood Depot, where a joint venture between Lafarge Aggregates and GRS Roadstone has been developed to recycle construction and utilities waste. The 694 screen is reclaiming concrete, stone and masonry into five grades of recycled product at the site – located off the M1 on the outskirts of North London – where Essex-based demolition, c... [more]
Caterpillar MINEGEM underground automation system is designed to enhance safety and boost operator efficiency and effectiveness
Caterpillar®'s MINEGEM™ underground automation system is designed to enhance safety and boost operator efficiency and effectiveness in underground mining operations. The system can also have a significant impact through increased machine availability, decreased operating costs and extended machine life. MINEGEM is Caterpillar’s first commercially available semi-autonomous system and completes one important element of the company’s strategy t... [more]
Cat 797F mining truck delivers even lower costs per ton with less environmental impact
The design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world's most challenging mining operations. Now, the 797F, with 4,000-horsepower (2983 kW) and rated payload capacities to 400 tons (363 tonnes), combines the strengths of its predecessors with a new engine, redesigned operator station and custom body systems to deliver even lower costs per ton,... [more]
OEM DD Secure Fuel System provides customized multi-layer security for fuel dispensing
OEM Data Delivery has introduced a tool that immediately adds security and accountability to the dispensing of fuel. OEM DD’s Secure Fuel System provides customized multi-layer security for fuel dispensing via password or authorized ID. It delivers easy-to-read analytics on the consumption of fuel, as well as other consumables, immediately, so that data can be used in the field. The heart of the Secure Fuel System is a wireless device that ID... [more]
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World Construction Aggregates
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Mining companies awarded for safety at symposium
CHARLESTON -- The Fola Coal Co.'s Surface Mine No. 1 in Clay County received the Barton B. Lay Milestones of Safety Award, one of the top safety awards presented at the 39th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium last week.
Granite Hill Quarry Commences Production: Erdene Receives Minimum 2012 Royalty
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA-- - Erdene Resource Development Corp. , is pleased to announce that it has received notice from Aggregates USA LLC , the lessee and operator of the Company's Granite Hill construction aggregate property, that they commenced commercial production in January from the quarry located ...
Mining firms spent P30M on host brys.
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FRONTPAGE Stop quarries, mining here
Suspension of all mining operations in Negros Oriental stays, according to Gov. Roel Degamo until an assessment report by concerned agencies favors the lifting of his directive which was issued as an offshoot of typhoon Sendong.
Sparta to consider zone change near Lake Grinnell
SPARTA -- A proposed quarry near Lake Grinnell may soon take another step forward if the Township Council votes in favor of amending the master plan to allow the property to be rezoned for economic development.
A look at Titan in Florida
Plant is fed by one of the nation's largest limestone quarries.
Information sought on Vulcan operations in 15 states
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking additional information on Vulcan Materials Co.'s operations in regard to Martin Marietta's $4.8 billion hostile takeover bid of the company.
