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In the News
October 6, 2026

Why Mining Equipment Fires Cost More Than Repairs

The repair bill is only one part of the cost of a mining equipment fire. A single incident can put an operator at risk, interrupt production, pull maintenance crews away from planned work, and affect nearby equipment. In an article for North American Mining, AFEX’s Ben Strader explains why mines need to consider the full […]

In the News
September 29, 2026

Why Fire Risk on Heavy Equipment is Different from Facility Fire Risk

A fire protection plan built around a fixed facility does not always translate to a haul truck, loader, drill, or other mobile machine. Heavy equipment carries fuel, hydraulic fluid, electrical components, and hot surfaces through changing work areas. Dust, debris, vibration, weather, and long operating hours add to the challenge. In an article for Canadian […]

International Mining magazine september issue

In the News
September 1, 2026

Why Mine Fire Risk Assessments Need to Look Beyond the Machine

A fire on mining equipment can affect far more than the cost of repairs. It can put an operator at risk, stop production, disrupt a shift, and create days or weeks of work before a machine returns to service. In the September 2026 issue of International Mining, AFEX’s Jeannette Miller discusses why mine operators should […]