Tag: underground mining

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Pennsylvania producers gather for underground conference

October 12, 2022By

The Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association hosted the inaugural Underground Stone Conference in Pittsburgh last week.

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Nordberg HP400 cone crushers handle the Bison Plant’s secondary and tertiary crushing. Photo: Allegheny Mineral

Allegheny Mineral working smarter, not harder with plant

October 3, 2022By

The aggregate producer’s Bison Plant in Worthington, Pennsylvania, which contains creative tools and tech, is proving to be a productive performer five years in.

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Allegheny Mineral Corp. opened up the Bison Plant, which mines underground, in 2017. Photo: P&Q Staff

Why some producers are looking underground for answers

September 27, 2022By

What does the future look like for mining aggregates beneath the surface? P&Q’s Kevin Yanik explores in his October 2022 column.

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A front impression of a commercially ready Avatel unit in an underground mine. Photo: Epiroc

Orica, Epiroc unveil prototype system for underground automation

November 23, 2020By

Epiroc and Orica developed a prototype of what they’re calling the world’s first semi-automated explosives delivery system.

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Dyno Nobel showcases underground blasting innovations

September 27, 2016By

Dyno Nobel showcased its newest electronic initiation innovation, as well as other blasting equipment, at MINExpo International 2016.

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Martin Marietta quarry to transition to underground operation

August 23, 2016By

Martin Marietta plans to transition a Nebraska quarry from an open-pit mining operation to an underground one.

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Joy Global adds board member

December 10, 2013By

Joy Global Inc., a provider of mining equipment and services for surface and underground mining, elected to its […]

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Atlas Copco, ABB collaborate on underground mobile equipment

June 25, 2012By

Atlas Copco’s Underground Rock Excavation division and ABB have come up with what they say is the world’s […]

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