Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery to enhance control over resources

The new refinery is expected to become a regional processing hub for gold from Mali and neighbouring countries. Credit: Alexey_Rezvykh/Shutterstock. Mali has initiated construction of a new gold refinery backed by Russia, marking a step towards the country’s goal of asserting greater control over its natural resources, according to a Reuters report. The facility, with […]

Sustainment Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Theater | Article

1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: Graphic by Sarah Lancia) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 5th Transportation Company participate in an activation ceremony at the Army’s dock facility in Yokohama, Japan, Feb. 8, 2024. (Photo Credit: Brian Lamar) VIEW ORIGINAL The […]

The new BOMAG tamper excels in narrow trenches

Weighing less than 70 lb (31 kg), the new BOMAG BT 30 tamper features high-compaction forces to give contractors a machine that excels in confined areas. Offering a narrow 5.5-inch (140-mm) plate width, compaction forces are generated by the 1.8-inch (45-mm) humping height and variable frequency reaching 790 vpm (13.2 Hz). Variable frequency settings allow […]