In a groundbreaking industry first, Burgex Inc. has unveiled Mineralocity, a comprehensive platform offering a complete, verified, and visually searchable map of all commercial mines in the United States. Developed in response to a heightened national focus on infrastructure revitalization and the emerging green economy, this cutting-edge tool is set to revolutionize the U.S. mining industry and its associated supply…
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Komatsu GHG alliance meet in Arizona
Komatsu gathered members of the company’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance in May at the Komatsu Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) complex outside Tucson, Ariz., to share progress and highlight knowledge gained since the EVX (battery-powered haul truck) was showcased at MINExpo 2021, while also learning more about progress toward zero-emissions goals. Alliance members at the event had the opportunity to directly…
Read MoreMSHA impact inspections target 20 mines in 15 states
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 20 mines in 15 states in April 2023 and found 335 violations. Since Jan. 1, 2023, MSHA’s inspections identified 914 violations, including 257 significant and substantial and 18 unwarrantable failure findings. An S&S violation is one reasonably likely to cause a reasonably…
Read MoreVirginia Tech researchers use autonomous technologies to make mines safer
How do you use drones and robots to make underground mining less risky for workers? Virginia Tech researcher Richard Bishop and his West Virginia University collaborators are working to answer this question. A recent two-year, $569,149 Alpha Foundation grant will allow the team to study ways to use autonomous drones to predict and prevent roof collapses underground. It’s urgent work.…
Read MoreCDE recruiting for roles in the U.S. and Canada
CDE is recruiting for a range of roles across its teams in the United States and Canada. The company is recruiting a head of operations based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to drive excellence across its sales, technical engineering and delivery teams. It’s also seeking field technicians with expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering as well as business development managers based…
Read MoreMetso breaks ground on Mexico factory
Just weeks after making its name change to Metso official, the former Metso Outotec has marked the groundbreaking for its first-ever polymer filter plate factory in the world in Irapuato, Mexico. The facility, which will offer production process efficiency, quality, and service capability to support customers’ sustainability and operative targets, sank the first shovels on May 26. Plans for the…
Read MoreSedgamn secures engineering contract for Eskay Creek
Skeena Resources has selected Sedgman, a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group, to deliver the basic engineering and feasibility study update for its Eskay Creek revitalization project in northwest British Columbia, Canada. As part of the contract, Sedgman will support Skeena Resources to further optimize the overall project outcome, which involves flow sheet and site plan review. “Sedgman has the…
Read MoreMSHA reports ‘Powered Haulage’ fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reported that on May 2, a miner at Plant 280, Brookings, S.D., died when he was struck by a mobile radial stacker conveyor.
Read MoreBrookwood-Sago grant applications now available
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $1 million in grant funding through its Brookwood-Sago grant program, which supports the delivery of education and training to the nation’s mining community.
Read MoreE3 kicks off work at pilot plant site
E3 Lithium said in a recent progress update report that it is advancing its preparation activities for its field pilot plant in Canada, including the receipt of its facility license last month. The company said current on-site work is primarily regarding the installation and operation of the downhole equipment in preparation for brine production for the pilot. E3 is planning…
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