Ventilation conversation is in the air

The North American Mine Ventilation Symposium is back in the Black Hills for its 19th annual gathering – with delegates getting to return to in-person networking and learning. By Donna Schmidt The North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, better known as NAVMS or Mine Vent, is returning to the South Dakota School of Mines from June 17-23, with hundreds headed to…

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MSHA Secretary Appeals to Mining Community

On April 14, Christopher J. Williamson, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, penned this letter to the mining community. Dear Members of the Mining Community: Forty-five years ago, Congress declared that the first priority and concern of everyone in the mining industry must be the safety and health of the nation’s miners. In the spirit of working…

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Coal’s headwinds – and future – close to mind in Charleston

The West Virginia Coal Association annual symposium bounced the balance of market, fossil fuels’ public perception and the industry’s plans to charge toward prosperity, environmental optimism and safety in Charleston April 18-19. By Donna Schmidt With a change of venue this year to the conference hall of the capital city’s Embassy Suites, the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) brought together…

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CEO Q&A: American Lithium’sSimon Clarke

North American Mining magazine talks to the cobalt, copper and now lithium expert about his segue from law to mining leadership, the challenges and opportunities for lithium operators and the importance of domestically sourced lithium for North America’s future. Edited by Donna Schmidt Canadian miner American Lithium touts a portfolio that few others can parallel: two lithium projects in the…

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Equity core to IDWIM 2023

The worldwide recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion is entering its second year with a growing force. By Donna Schmidt After a successful launch in 2022, The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) is returning in June with the theme “Equity in mining is everyone’s responsibility.” IDWIM, marked on June 15, is a global celebration of the achievements for…

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A hub of innovation

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and miner Teck Resources have partnered  once again for mining research, this time for a new facility at the university: the Teck Copper  Innovation Hub.  By Donna Schmidt Post-use of minerals, especially those that can help make life easier, safer and healthier, never fade into the background – society is always looking for…

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No more ‘bubble zones’: Matrix unveils collision avoidance using VAI

An intelligent collision avoidance system is in testing now that not only makes miners safer – without using tags and personal devices – but also allows users to pool data from machine interactions for use anytime. Edited by Donna Schmidt Matrix Design Group has created a system ideal for any mobile equipment unit, using Visual Artificial Intelligence (VAI) to detect…

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