Chinese ambassador Cong Peiwu said that the country will “continue to do business on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit” with Canada’s domestic critical minerals sector despite a recent crackdown on foreign investment, reported Bloomberg. Cong told Bloomberg News that the Canadian government is “wrong” to prevent Chinese investors from buying majority stakes in domestic mining companies. “Politicizing…
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MSHA reports third fatality of 2024
MSHA has reported that on March 1, a miner at Swift Creek Mine in Hamilton County, Fla., died after a metal slurry pipe struck him. The miner was removing the last bolt connecting two metal slurry pipes when the pipe broke free and swung in his direction. This is the third fatality reported in 2024, and the first classified as…
Read MoreWV Governor Justice declares week of sold-out WV Coal Show, Symposium ‘Coal Days’
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a Proclamation declaring the week of March 25-29, 2024 as “Coal Days of West Virginia” to honor and recognize coal mining, which has been a foundational industry in West Virginia, providing countless high-paying industrial jobs and contributing immensely to West Virginia’s overall economic health. It further acknowledges the West Virginia Coal Association, which…
Read MoreMSHA reports second fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on Jan. 29, a miner died when his haul truck traveled over the edge of a stockpile and overturned. This is the second fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Powered Haulage.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MoreEvolution Mining names Guay as CTO
Evolution Mining has announced the appointment of Nancy Guay as chief technical officer, effective 1 June. She will be responsible for various technical functions including studies, projects, long-term planning, and technical services. Guay has worked in various locations and roles within Canada and Australia. She most recently held the position of vice president – Technology, Optimisation and Innovation at Agnico…
Read MoreVolvo CE dealer acquired by Nors Group
Portugal-based Nors Group is expanding its heavy equipment footprint in North America with the acquisition of Great West, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in western Canada that covers the British Columbia and Yukon provinces. Nors sells, rents and services construction, infrastructure, mining and forestry equipment, as well as Volvo trucks, buses, cars and marine and industrial engines in 17 countries on…
Read MoreMSHA launches ‘Health Resource Locator’
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has unveiled an online platform to help miners and their families navigate the process of finding healthcare providers, facilities and related resources. Accessible through the agency’s website, the Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners.
Read MoreMSHA safety alert: operating equipment near water
MSHA reported that from 2010 through 2023, there were 19 drowning accidents. Eleven of these fatal accidents occurred when mobile equipment, operating near water, became submerged. When working near water mine operators should: MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MorePride coal mine closes in Kentucky
Employees of the Pride mine in Central City, Kentucky, were recently informed that operation was closing and around 200 employees will be jobless in 60 days, reported local media. It has yet to be disclosed why the Pride mine is closing. It was the last coal mine in Muhlenberg County. “We’re actually negotiating a potential deal right now to come…
Read MoreMSHA issues multiple violations in January
The Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January, issuing 188 violations. Since 2023, the agency has identified 2,927 violations, including 827 significant and substantial and 57 unwarrantable failure findings during its impact inspections. Of the violations MSHA identified in January, 63 were evaluated as S&S and one had unwarrantable failure findings.…
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