Canadian miner Magna Gold Corp. has reported a fatal accident involving three employees at its San Francisco Mine in the northern Mexican state of Sonoraon. The miner said that the accident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time on February 15. Three mine employees were in the fine ore storage area when a cave-in occurred. Magna Gold activated its safety…
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Cosalá back in full action
Americas Gold and Silver, which said in December 2021 that operations had recommenced at its Cosalá operations in Sinaloa, Mexico, achieved nameplate production levels at its mill in early January. The miner had held the mine on idle in large part due to a 19-month illegal blockade. It said in November all of its workers had been recalled. The now-fully…
Read MoreHexagon acquires Minnovare
Digitalization, software and autonomous technology group autonomous technology Hexagon AB acquired underground drilling technology firm Minnovare in January in a deal for an undisclosed sum. Hexagon Mining division CTO Rob Daw called the integration of Minnovare and its solutions into Hexagon will be “invaluable for those customers seeking greater accuracy and speed and cost improvements, and also both fast-tracks and…
Read MoreEriez expands service, repair facility
An increase in “smart inventory” for its global customers was behind a newly unveiled expansion of the Eriez Service and Repair Center near its Pennsylvania headquarters in the United States. The company said the now-expanded facility in Erie will help meet increasing demand and also speed up delivery of new equipment and reduce repair turnaround time. John Klinge, director of…
Read MoreMSHA reports powered haulage fatality
In early October, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Sept. 21, a 68-year-old contract truck driver with 20 years of experience was fatally injured at Bonito Pit in Valencia County, N.M., while operating a haul truck. The victim was found lying in front of his truck near the edge of a haul road. The truck was…
Read MoreProgress positive at Pumpkin Hollow: Nevada Copper
“Consistent progress” is the name of the game at Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow mine, with the miner reporting several changes and ramp-up advancements at the flagship complex in a new operational report.
Read MoreGolden Minerals CFO retiring
Golden Minerals Co. announced the pending retirement of the company’s Chief Financial Officer Robert Vogels, planned to occur around the end of 2021. The Colorado-based gold and silver producer has begun the search for his replacement. According to company President and CEO Warren Rehn, Vogels had a nearly 40-year mining industry career as a finance and accounting professional, including 12…
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