North American Mining magazine was on hand February 28 in Tucson, Ariz., for the release of the Komatsu WX11 LHD to the global mining market. The OEM, which held an invite-only media day during SME MINEXCHANGE in Phoenix, said the 11-tonne machine offers best-in-class breakout force and payload to maximize productivity and lower users’ total cost of ownership. The WX11…
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NAM editor Donna Schmidt will be on hand with hundreds of other women in mining and supporters for the WIM USA National Conference in Elko, Nevada, April 10-13. The conference will combine group meetings as well as keynote speakers, panel discussions, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and even a large group of options for day-long mine tours in the northern…
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Coeur Mining said its newly expanded Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada achieved commercial production as of March 31. It is expected to become America’s largest source of domestically produced and refined silver.
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said it will provide free and confidential black lung screenings to coal miners through a mobile testing unit stopping at locations in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia.
Read MoreFranklin Electric Co., recently recognized several employees for their outstanding achievements towards business goals and customer satisfaction in 2023. The company presented the awards at its annual Commercial Summit, a multi-day event dedicated to strategic planning and continuing education. The winners of this year’s awards for outstanding performance, sales and support were: U.S./Canada Salesperson of the Year: Dan HilgendorfHilgendorf is…
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In this guest column from multidisciplinary communications consultant Rick Farrell, the question of emerging technologies amid a crossroads for greater mining safety gets multiple answers. Provided by: PlantTours The mining industry is being revolutionized by emerging technologies such as remote monitoring drones and robotics powered by artificial intelligence. These new technologies are transforming mining operations with the use of innovations…
Read MoreIsoEnergy has strategically decided to reopen underground access at its Tony M uranium mine in southwestern Utah in the first half of 2024, with the goal of restarting production next year. The decision to advance the mine is underpinned by rising uranium prices, increasing support and demand for nuclear energy, and Energy Fuels restart of its uranium circuit at the…
Read MoreSurge Battery Metals has concluded an entry and exploration agreement with the Salmon River Cattlemen’s Association (SRCA) that extends permission for Surge to commence drilling and other surface use on the parcels of SRCA private ground as the miner advances the Nevada North Lithium project. Surge holds fractional (25%) ownership of the sub-surface mineral rights of the parcels. The miner…
Read MoreCanada Nickel Company has appointed Stantec to provide environmental consulting services for its Crawford Nickel project north of Timmons, Ontario, Canada, which is set to be one of the world’s largest nickel operations. When online, it will help bring needed nickel and cobalt to the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. Stantec’s scope of work includes preparation of an impact statement,…
Read MoreDuring the West Virginia Mining Symposium, which took place March 26-27 in Charleston alongside the West Virginia Coal Show, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated exemplary mine safety and environmental excellence achievements of mining industry operations across the state. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety & Training co-sponsor…
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