Underground operations at the Galena Mine near Silverton, Idaho, have been temporarily suspended because of electrical problems with the hoist. The hoist carries workers to and from the underground ...

ABB Ltd. ( ABB) recently unveiled a novel service product - Hoist Performance Fingerprint - designed to aid clients in evaluating and optimizing the performance of the mine hoists. The news, coming on ...

ABB has been selected by BHP (ASX: BHP) to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists, including one with the world’s largest capacity, and a further electrical system for a Blair service ...

Global technology company ABB has introduced its new standardised hoist control system that it says will enable mining companies to achieve maximum performance and safety of hoist operations. The ...

Mining company BHP has selected ABB to deliver three friction hoists and an electrical system for a Blair service hoist at the Jansen Potash Project in Canada. Installation of the initial two hoists ...

A mine tunnel fire at the Mountain Con continues to smolder. Authorities say the blaze is staying put and is not dangerous. Officials believe an ember from a welding job on a drain pipe caused the ...