Mining Equipment and Supplier News

US company launches hydrogen injection technology

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:17:36 +0000

US company eHydrogen Solutions has formally launched its eHS hydrogen Injection technology…….more at Mine Vehicles

UGL secures Xstrata order

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:07 +0000

UGL has beefed up its order book through a deal with Xstrata Coal to supply 10 locomotives and maintenance……more at International Longwall News

Extreme Safety releases new portable LED safety light

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:50 +0000

THE new portable LED SmithLight from Extreme Safety is adaptable and convenient enough to use in any application…..more at Mining Safety

Safety instrumented system design from Endress + Hauser Australia

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:48 +0000

WHETHER employing ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 (IEC 61511) methods or a “proven in use” practice for safety system design and life cycle management, Endress Hauser Australia provides the right measuring instrument and safety system support documentation needed for the cost of a standard instrument…..more at Mining Safety

Industrial safety signs from Cirlock

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:48:41 +0000

Australia’s original Lockout and Tagout manufacturer – Cirlock - has now launched its new venture Cirtag, manufacturing and supplying industry safety signs…more at Mining Safety

Record expenditure on advanced minerals development projects

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:46:02 +0000

AS at October 2009, the value of advanced minerals and energy projects was a record $112.5 billion, an increase of 40 per cent from April 2009…..more at Coal Mining

Algal synthesiser technology to help fight emissions

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:41 +0000

A NEW technology designed for work on rapid, large scale CO2 emissions reduction from existing coal and gas fired power stations has been unveiled as a curtain raiser to three major trial installations along the east coast of Australia next year…..more at Coal Mining

Reed Resources sees 2010 startup at Mt Marion Lithium Project

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:57 +0000

REED Resources says better than expected metallurgical test results from the Mt Marion Lithium Project have boosted the prospects of production commencing in 2010…more at Mineral Processing

$112.5 billion investment ploughed into minerals projects

MINING.com Editors — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:10 +0000

AS at October 2009, the value of advanced minerals and energy projects was a record $112.5 billion, an increase of 40 per cent from April 2009…more at Mineral Processing

Trade association uses Martin Engineering’s Center for Innovation as video studio

MINING.com Editors — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:54 +0000

CEMA shoots conveyor safety video at Martin Engineering in Neponset

(Neponset, IL) - The latest segment of a safety training video produced by the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has completed filming at Martin Engineering’s global headquarters in Neponset.

Filming as part of CEMA’s continuous effort to improve safety for those who work on or around belt conveyors, the video crew used the Process Simulation Conveyor System in the company’s Center for Innovation (CFI) as a functioning backdrop for video scenes.

The Process Simulation System is a group of three production-scale belt conveyors, arranged to carry bulk material in a recirculating loop. Martin Engineering uses this facility at CFI to evaluate the performance of products and prototypes on full-size equipment under realistic operating conditions.

CFI made a good location for the videotaping, explains Eddie Darbone, owner of Treasured Video Productions. “The facility uses genuine equipment, so the footage will be authentic, rather than artificial or studio-like. Yet it’s indoors and well-lighted, which helps control some of the variables that can create problems for any video project.”

The facilities at CFI were offered as a location for the CEMA video by Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering’s Chief Technology Officer who is also serving as the President of CEMA for 2009.

The video shot in Neponset will be combined with footage from other locations to complete CEMA’s Belt Conveyor Safety Video. The finished training program will become available in March, 2010. For more information, visit CEMA’s website at cemannet.org.

“The voice of the conveyor industry since 1933,” CEMA is the trade association of leading North American conveyor equipment manufacturers and engineering firms.

Founded in 1944, Martin Engineering is the world leader in making bulk materials handling cleaner, safer, and more productive. Headquartered in Neponset, Illinois, the privately-held company offers systems and services to solve problems in bulk materials handling through a global network of business units and authorized representatives.