January 19, 2022 - North American Mining Magazine

Montana operation begins year with new CEO

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 NAM Staff

Montana’s only underground coal mine, Signal Peak, has kicked off 2022 with new leadership. The Associated Press reported Jan. 11 that the operation seated Parker Phipps as president and CEO effective Feb. 1. He replaces outgoing president Joseph Farinelli. Phipps was most recently vice president of underground operations at the mine in Roundup, Musselshell County. Source: Associated Press

Aurcana Silver updates RV mine

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 NAM Staff

Aurcana Silver reported several areas of advancement at its Revenue-Virginius (RV) polymetallic mine in Ouray, Colo., including an imminent resumption of operations at its mill. Last week, the company said its wholly owned operation is continuing to focus on the completion of the No. 1 Alimak raise hoist/elevator system between the 2000 level and the four levels being developed above…