MSHA reported that on July 26, an electrician at Stillwater Mine, Stillwater, Mont., was electrocuted when he came in contact with one phase of a 13,200-volt three phase power source. This is the 16th fatality reported in 2025, and the first classified as “Electrical.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident: MSHA also reported that…
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MSHA issues impoundment safety alert after heavy precipitation
MSHA is warning that heavy rainfall and flooding across mining regions can increase the risk of impoundment instability and potential failures. Mine operators and contractors must manage these risks and take proactive steps to ensure the safety of all impoundment structures. MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid issues with impoundments:
Read MoreRST deploys dust, sediment control tech
Australia’s RST Solutions is playing a vital role in supporting the nation’s growing mining exploration industry through the delivery of advanced dust suppression and sediment control technologies that enhance environmental performance and operational efficiency. As exploration activity accelerates across the country in response to global demand for critical minerals and resources, mining companies are under increasing pressure to adopt more…
Read MoreEmerson expands Appleton lighting family
Emerson has launched an energy-efficient alternative to conventional HID wall pack lighting fixtures with its new Appleton Wallmaster LED Series wall pack luminaires specially engineered for hazardous industrial environments. Available in five lumen outputs equivalent to HID wattages from 70W to 400W, Appleton Wallmaster LED luminaires consume as much as 80% less electricity than an HID without sacrificing brightness, paving…
Read MoreRedpath founder dies at 88
James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, founder of underground mining service provider Redpath Group, recently passed away in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, “after a courageous 20-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease.” He was 88. Redpath grew up on a mine site in Val-d’Or, Québec, the eldest child of James and Margaret Redpath. As a teenager, he worked two formative summers on a…
Read MoreEldorado Gold names new president
Christian Milau, chief executive officer and a founder of Saudi Discovery Co., will be joining Canadian-based Eldorado Gold as president, effective September 12. He brings over 25 years of experience in finance, capital markets, and mining to the position. With this appointment, George Burns, Eldorado’s current president and CEO, will transition to the latter role. “As we position the company…
Read MoreTerraRoc introduces X-Roc DTH drill bits
TerraRoc has announced significant advancements in its drilling technology behind the new 115-millimeter X-Roc DTH drill bit: improved heat treatment process delivers significantly increased material toughness, while the optimized button configuration ensures superior drilling performance. The new center hole design provides exceptional functionality, complemented by an improved skirt outer diameter for better flush control. Advanced wear-resistant treatment applied both internally…
Read MoreDart Controls reveals Model 65E PWM DC Motor Control update
Dart Controls said the 65E, a high-performance Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for 12 through 48-volt battery-powered equipment, is ideal for portable and solar-powered applications. Rated for 10 to 20 amps continuous current, the Dart 65E features adjustable maximum speed, minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration, plus a quiet operating frequency of 18 kHz. In addition to a…
Read MoreVirginia Tech, Aclara form heavy REE alliance
A strategic partnership between Virginia Tech and Alcara Technologies, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Aclara Resources, aims to strengthen a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical heavy rare earth elements. Aclara’s rare earths separation pilot plant is expected to open this fall at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, Va., where it will benefit from the research park’s amenities…
Read MoreMitsubishi Corp. becomes JV partner in Copper World
Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in Copper World LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudbay Minerals, for an initial cash contribution of $600 million. The company owns the Copper World project in Arizona. “Securing Mitsubishi as a 30% partner in Copper World is an important milestone for Hudbay as we establish a long-term strategic partnership to advance…
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