The following is a statement from FutureCoal, formerly known as World Coal Association, and has been edited only for style and clarity. Following the announcement to “phase out existing unabated coal” by 2035 at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment, FutureCoal insists that world leaders must embrace a balanced, pragmatic, and responsible approach to energy policy. Chief…
Read MoreSurge Battery Metals has contracted Boart Longyear to provide drilling services for the upcoming 2024 drill program at its Nevada North lithium project, southeast of Jackpot, Nev. “Boart Longyear is an industry leading provider of drilling services, and we look forward to working with them for the 2024 drill program. They have considerable experience in lithium claystone deposits, and we…
Read MoreIdaho Copper has deployed Veracio’s TruScan core scanning unit at its CuMo copper-molybdenum-silver in Boise, Idaho, which will digitally scan and measure the metal grades of 60,000 feet of drill cores pulled over 20 years. The data collected will aid Idaho Copper in confirming previous laboratory analyses of the metal distribution within the core and compare the detailed scan results…
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By Willa B. Perlmutter So, this column is going to be a little different from my usual observations about what MSHA is doing these days. Given the super-charged political climate and the fact that my Washington D.C. roots go very deep, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s going to happen in November – and what it could mean for…
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 11 states in March, issuing 199 violations and one safeguard. Of the March violations, 74 were evaluated as significant and substantial and four had an unwarrantable failure finding. The agency completed these inspections at mines in Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,…
Read MoreMSHA announced that an upstate New York court accepted a mine manager’s guilty plea to manslaughter in the second degree for the death of a mechanic at R J Valente Grafton Quarry in October 2022. Anthony Valente admitted to causing Darren Miller’s death by recklessly disregarding and overriding safety features of a crane he was operating to lower a replacement…
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Werk-Brau has redesigned its High Performance Loader Buckets to include an enhanced performance profile. The OEM said curved side walls, a beveled design, and an increased roll back angle provide better material retention, allowing the buckets to hold 5% more material than the previous model. Engineered for strength and durability, the buckets feature high-strength, abrasion-resistant steel in all critical components.…
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With its eye on the mining and construction industries along with other hazardous sectors, Firstgreen Industries is introducing the ROCKEAT Electric Skid Steer Loader. The North Carolina, U.S.-based group said it is already a global manufacturer of the first and only commercially available all-electric, zero-emissions skid steer loader. ROCKEAT represents its newest line of electric, cabinless skid steer loaders. Designed…
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Epiroc has released the fourth generation of its Titan Collision Avoidance System (CAS), bringing significant advancements to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining environments. “The Generation 4 Titan CAS is an advanced system that raises the bar for safety and efficiency. It has been designed to meet the latest industry requirements and incorporates state-of-the-art technology to ensure optimal performance,”…
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Metso is launching productized FIT in-plant and Foresight overland conveyors for reliable material transportation in the mining industry. The standardized conveyor modules and premium components offer high capacity and layout flexibility and substantial savings in time and resources, from feasibility and design to implementation, thereby enabling higher lifetime productivity. The high-capacity Metso Foresight overland conveyors are fixed or relocatable and…
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