By Donna Schmidt Mining technology has taken enormous steps forward, particularly over the last several years. Consider this, for example: how many mines had collision avoidance or proximity detection systems at the turn of the 21st century? How about refuge chambers, smart meters, or flexible ventilation systems? If that doesn’t put the speed of our technological evolution into perspective, I…
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Canadian-based Calibre Mining has confirmed the completion of its takeover of Fiore Gold and the operating Pan gold mine in Nevada. Under the transaction arrangement, former Fiore shareholders received 0.994 of a Calibre common share and a cash payment of C$0.10 in exchange for each share held. In aggregate, Calibre issued 101,321,923 Calibre shares and made a cash payment of…
Read MoreMontana’s only underground coal mine, Signal Peak, has kicked off 2022 with new leadership. The Associated Press reported January 11 that the operation seated Parker Phipps as president and CEO, effective February 1. He replaces outgoing president Joseph Farinelli. Phipps was most recently vice president of underground operations at the mine in Roundup. He joined Signal Peak last February as…
Read MoreAurcana 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. On Jan. 10, 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…
Read MoreColorado miner Sunnyside Gold reportedly came to an agreement in December with the state of Colorado over damage to natural resources that occurred in a mine spill in 2015. According to the Associated Press, the mining company agreed to pay Colorado $1.6 million to resolve its liability following the Gold King mine spill that contaminated Colorado, New Mexico and Utah…
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The American Exploration and Mining Association’s (AEMA) annual meeting, expo and education event has concluded in Reno, Nev., with a healthy turnout. With “Mining’s Role in Securing America’s Future” selected as this year’s theme, the conference ran from Dec. 5 with short courses and closed on Dec. 10 after three days of expo hall hours. Technical sessions were also held…
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Jervois Global said late last year that work is progressing well at its Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) project, including strides on equipment delivery, development and construction. The project that, when online, will be the only mine supply of cobalt in the U.S., has advanced mine development to over 136 feet in the west portal and 100 feet in the east…
Read MoreEngineering software company Seequent, part of Pennsylvania-based Bentley Systems, acquired Colorado geostatistical software developer Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech) in December. The acquisition gives Seequent state-of-the-art geostatistics algorithms, technology and IP for complex geospatial problem solving, which the company said will complement its geological modeling solutions and workflows. “AR2Tech represents a new generation of geostatistics and spatial data analysis…
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Allegiance Coal, the new owner of the New Elk coal operation in southeastern Colorado, said the first cargo ship of steel coal from the mine left the mainland en route to its Chinese customer in late November. While the operator did not identify the specific customer in China, is did say the order left the Port of Guaymus in northern…
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West Virginia-based hydraulics supplier Swanson Industries said in January it is putting out the welcome mat on its newest location, its second in as many years, in Elko, Nev. The new office, which is set to open this month, will include a 6,500-square-foot warehouse to help support its growth in surface mining, hard rock and industrial industries, and additionally provide…
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