The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced a proposed rule requiring mine operators that employ six or more miners to develop a written safety program for mobile equipment and powered haulage equipment (except belt conveyors) used at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.
Read MoreDay: September 22, 2021
IMA-NA announces safety award honorees
The Industrial Minerals Association – North America (IMA-NA) announced the companies and mining operations that received its safety recognition awards. IMA-NA Chairman Doug Smith and IMA-NA President Chris Greissing presented the awards at the association’s annual meeting in Park City, Utah, this week.
Read MoreCopper Mountain commissions Ball Mill 3 expansion
Copper Mountain Mining’s flagship operation, the Copper Mountain operation in southern British Columbia, has installed and started the commissioning process for its third ball mill that will increase its milling capacity from 40,000 tonnes per day to 45,000 t/d.
Read MoreRosenbauer, Volvo Penta put fire suppression to work
Emergency response vehicle producer Rosenbauer and engine maker Volvo Penta have confirmed the Rosenbauer Panther aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle equipped with the Volvo Penta D16 700-HP engine has been selected by Vale to serve as its front-line fire truck at the Voisey’s Bay project in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Read MoreLiebherr goes data-driven digital
Liebherr Mining unveiled its new technology portfolio of digital services during MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas this past week.
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