Below is a response from the National Mining Association (NMA) and its president and CEO, Rich Nolan, to the Interagency Working Group’s “Recommendations to Improve Mining on Public Lands.” It’s clear that when it comes to the global minerals game, the U.S. is critically outmatched – by our geopolitical rivals and allies alike, and the administration acknowledges this. Unfortunately, if…
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Surging Forward With A Solution
Selecting a diesel exhaust fluid storage solution that improves job site efficiency. By Jeff Lowe Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is surging through the construction industry as more operations convert their fleets to equipment powered by Tier 4 Final engines. While DEF offers plenty of benefits such as safer emissions, optimized combustion and better fuel efficiency, several challenges come with storing…
Read MoreMonitoring block progress real-time with BME Xplolog
Mining solutions specialist BME has released a new version of its popular Xplolog system for capturing and analyzing data on blast holes and decks. BME, part of Omnia’s mining segment, developed Xplolog as a powerful tool for mines to monitor their block progress in real time, providing the necessary data to track trends and continuously improve the quality of blasts.…
Read MoreIvanhoe Electric on track for Arizona copper project
An initial assessment of the Santa Cruz copper project, located west of Casa Grande, Ariz., shows that Ivanhoe Electric is “on the right track” to developing a modern mine that responsibly produces “green” copper. “The study provides a first look at our plans for a technologically advanced, underground copper mine in Arizona with attractive economics at today’s copper prices,” said…
Read MoreEpiroc, Fordia open U.S. competency center
Epiroc and Fordia Powered by Epiroc have opened an Exploration Competency Center based in Elko, Nev., and operated by Fordia. The companies said the new organization, which opened May 3, will offer more flexibility and customer focus over the sales and service process for U.S. exploration customers. Exploration customers will be able to place a single order for Epiroc exploration…
Read MoreMSHA reports 27th, 28th, 29th fatalities of 2023
MSHA reported that on August 24, a miner at MN Portable Wash 086 (A5567 Wash Plant), Mille Lacs County, Minn., died while preparing a wash plant for relocation. In the process of lowering the feed box into the travel position, the miner was pinned between the feed box and the handrail. This was the 29th fatality reported this year, and…
Read MoreFallen Heroes Mine Rescue Contest just days away
As the North American industry nears the end of its peak mine rescue competition season, there is one more sizable contest to be held: the Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue Contest, set for next week in southern West Virginia. The third annual event is set for September 11-15 in Logan, with some elements of the competition being held at the nearby…
Read MoreEpiroc introduces the MTVR
Epiroc has unveiled the new MTVR, a mobile hydraulic powerpack for electric blasthole drills. Designed to enhance the utilization and productivity of Epiroc electric drills, the self-contained, wagon-mounted powerpack enables off-grid operation for high-voltage drills without requiring extensive electrical infrastructure. The MTVR’s key feature is its radio remote control (RRC), allowing operators to propel the unit from bench to bench,…
Read MoreBQE Water lends support on Minto water management
BQE Water has entered into a contract with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of the Yukon (Canada) government to provide operations and technical advisory/engineering services with regards to water management at the abandoned Minto copper-gold mine. “We understand how important safe, transparent and cost-effective clean water production at Minto Mine is for the Yukon and for all project…
Read MoreMSHA July impact inspections: 288 violations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 12 states in July 2023, issuing 288 violations and four safeguard notices. MSHA began impact inspections after an explosion killed 29 miners at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch Mine in 2010. So far in 2023, MSHA’s impact inspections have…
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