Less than a week remains before the doors open at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in West Virginia for the second West Virginia Coal Show on April 15-16. The show, which will extend across a main show floor, coliseum space and main lobby areas, will bring together top suppliers and service companies with decision makers in the coal industry…
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Littler welcomes Adele Abrams as senior counsel
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, announced the addition of Adele L. Abrams as senior counsel in its expanding Washington, D.C. office. “Adele brings over three decades of legal experience, with a significant focus on safety, health and employment law. Her extensive background as a safety professional and trainer, along with her leadership skills, makes her…
Read MoreCourt temporarily blocks silica rule
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s silica dust rule to limit silica dust exposure for coal miners. It was supposed to take effect on April 14. The National Sand, Stone and Gravel Association recently sought an emergency stay of the rule in the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis and…
Read MoreEriez appoints Todd Burchett to lead global mining and minerals
Eriez Vice President of Global Sales Todd Loudin announced the appointment of industry veteran R. Todd Burchett as head of mining and minerals. This strategic addition to the global sales group reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership position in the mining and minerals industry. In his new role, Burchett will spearhead initiatives to harmonize global market strategies, accelerate…
Read MoreCopper Mountain now belongs to Hudbay
Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals has consolidated its ownership of the Copper Mountain operation, located in southern British Columbia, to 100% — solidifying its desire to be the second largest copper producer in Canada and also increasing its overall North American footprint. The consolidation gives Hudbay the needed exposure to a long-life, high-quality copper asset in Canada, what it has called…
Read MoreFirst concentrate batch at Terronera
Endeavour Silver said its construction work at the Terronera project in the Jalisco state, Mexico, is nearing its final stages and it is producing its initial batch of concentrate. In an update report, the producer said wet commissioning is anticipated to begin early in the second quarter. Advances to date include: Its focus remains on completing the tailing filter electrical…
Read MoreLithium Americas announces FID for Thacker Pass Phase 1
Lithium Americas and its joint venture partners on the Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nev., have confirmed the final investment decision for the first phase of the project as it receives a previously announced $250 million investment from fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners. Company officials said that, as part of that closing, Orion purchased senior unsecured convertible…
Read MoreSwanson Industries names Brightbill CEO
West Virginia-based Swanson Industries announced today that David Brightbill has been appointed chief executive officer. Brightbill, an accomplished business leader who has been engaged in the global mining and metals industry throughout his 35-year career, spent more than 20 years at Nalco. He most recently led the global mining operations to a consistent record of improved operating results through acquisitions…
Read MoreKomatsu’s Schrader to retire, Bull named successor
Komatsu America has confirmed that Rod Schrader stepped down from his chairman and CEO roles on March 31, and will fully retire effective June 30, and Rod Bull has assumed the CEO seat. Bull served as Executive Vice President of Komatsu’s North America region through his transition on April 1. He brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the…
Read MoreMetso launches trio of next-gen crushers
Metso is introducing three next-generation cone crushers, HP600e, HP800e and HP900e, to its Nordberg HPe series for mining and aggregates. The units maintain the trusted HPe features while extending the series to larger crushing capacities for both applications. “Efficiency is the key to meeting the industry’s needs. With the robust new HPe units, we can offer performance, longer lifetime and…
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