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…
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MSHA 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.…
Read MoreNMA urges caution on energy transition
According to new polling by the National Mining Association, conducted by Maru/Blue, the vast majority of Americans support an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes coal and are concerned that the rush to transition to renewable energy is going to sacrifice our ability to keep the lights on. The data show growing concern for the impact of the speed of the…
Read MoreSMS Equipment expands underground offering with Komatsu
Under a new deal, SMS Equipment has been named dealer of Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment across most of Canada and in Alaska. “With the expansion of our product lineup, SMS Equipment is now positioned to serve Canada and Alaska’s diverse mining needs, whether surface, underground or a combination of the two,” said Dennis Chmielewski, executive vice president, Mining…
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