Business Spotlights
AMR Launches New Generation of Tagging and Tracking System for Underground Mine Communications
June 14, 2011
Since 1975, American Mine Research (AMR) has been supporting the mining industry’s need for enhanced safety through the use of ground continuity monitors and control electronics. They have more than 30,000 circuits of the pilotless monitor in operation throughout the world…
Becker Wholesale Mine Supply: Going Global in the New Century
June 14, 2011
Many in the industry know Becker Wholesale Mine Supply (BWMS) as the world-class company that provides the mining industry with a conduit for their communication needs – wireless systems, two-way radios, leaky feeders and the latest in worker and asset tracking.…
Caterpillar Puts the Operator First With Three New B Series Articulated Trucks
April 7, 2011
Caterpillar introduces the next generation of articulated trucks. The new B Series models now include the 735B, offering a 36-ton (32.7-tonne) payload, the 740B with its 43.5-ton (39.5-tonne) payload, and the 740B EJ with popular ejector body, carrying a 42-ton (38-tonne)…
Barrick and Newmont’s Turquoise Ridge JV Uses Condition-Based Programs to Achieve Goals
March 15, 2011
As a joint venture between two of the largest gold companies in the world, Barrick Gold Corporation and Newmont, Turquoise Ridge Joint Venture (TRJV) sees maintenance and reliability of its fleet as being extremely critical to its success. The Turquoise Ridge…
Flex-Mat® 3 For Modular & Tensioned Screens Increases Screen Capacity & Material Throughput
January 5, 2011
Flex-Mat® 3 High-Performance, Self-Cleaning Screen Media from Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited helps mining operations increase screen capacity and material throughput while reducing downtime. Available for modular or tensioned screen decks, Flex-Mat 3 panels have more open area, providing up to…
Mine Site Technologies’ VoIP MinePhone Certified Intrinsically Safe
January 4, 2011
Mine Site Technologies’ MinePhone, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone handset for underground two-way communications, has received IEC Ex ia Group I Certificate of Conformity from TestSafe. This is the final component of MST’s digital tracking and communication system to…
Strata Safety Products Goes Wireless With CommTrac Underground Communication System
November 23, 2010
Strata Safety Products introduces a completely wireless, intrinsically safe, digital communications and tracking system for underground mining, Strata CommTrac. On Nov. 23, 2010 Strata announced MSHA approval of the Strata CommTrac Miner Communicator. This approval concludes the approval process for the…
Real Life Mining Stories with Leadership Lessons From R. Glenn Ray
November 23, 2010
It was three months before my 19th birthday and I had been working through the summer of 1972 for my father as a laborer on a residential construction projects. I assisted the carpenters wherever needed from digging the footer to final…
Choosing 30CFR Part 23 Approved Underground Coal Mine Communications and High Reliability Tracking
November 9, 2010
Federal approvals for underground mine communications and tracking systems under 30CFR Part 23 are flooding in, and more are expected in the short-term future. Becker Wholesale Mine Supply’s skilled and experienced staff have revealed the main keys to consider when choosing…
Strata Safety Products; National Distributor for Northern Light Technologies Cap Lamps
October 28, 2010
Strata Safety Products LLC now offers Northern Light Technologies cap lamps as part of its line of safety-related products. With extensive mining knowledge and experience, along with local distribution facilities, Strata Safety Products can provide valued product support, including prompt delivery,…
