In a push to strengthen U.S. energy and manufacturing security, the U.S. Energy Department confirmed the designation of metallurgical coal as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020. On May 23 U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said the addition is in line with President Trump’s Executive Order “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry” and will underscore the…
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Resolution Minerals names geologist to lead Horse Heaven
Resolution Minerals announced the appointment of U.S.-based geologist Austin Zinsser, P.G. as lead consulting geologist to support exploration and development of the company’s flagship Horse Heaven antimony-gold-silver-tungsten project in Idaho. Zinsser brings more than 15 years of experience in applied geological science and mineral development, including 12 years at Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite gold project, directly adjacent to Horse Heaven. His…
Read MoreNevada Canyon sells Swales property
Nevada Canyon Gold has sold its Swales gold property exploration lease in Elko County, Nevada, to Metals One Nevada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metals One. The deal includes a total combined area of approximately 2780 acres and 139 unpatented mining claims. Total consideration for the lease comprised of a $100,000 cash payment and the grant of a 2% net…
Read MoreTru-Trac offers ‘360-degree’ view of conveyor systems
Bulk conveyor component manufacturer Tru-Trac said its holistic conveyor system audits allow mining operations to identify common issues early on and get actionable insights to keep their conveyor belt systems running smoothly. “Tru-Trac’s conveyor system audits are holistic in their approach, going well beyond the surface-level checks provided by traditional conveyor ‘inspections’ and ‘surveys’,” said AJ van Eyssen, field service…
Read MoreABB expands MXTEC to strengthen NA support
ABB has completed an expansion of its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC) in the city of Merida, doubling the office space to help meet innovation and market growth potential in North America. Since opening two years ago, MXTEC has increased its workforce to 43 people, also broadening scope into trade, logistics and HSE, and now has ambitions to recruit…
Read MoreDocumentary spotlights RIINO electric rail system
A new documentary short, produced and distributed in collaboration with CBS and Acumen, highlights RIINO’s fully electric rail system and the future of decarbonized material haulage in mining. RIINO’s system is designed to replace conventional haulage methods, providing a fully electric alternative that reduces environmental impact while enhancing cost efficiency for mining operators. “Haulage Rail | A New Era” captures…
Read MoreMines to Megawatts
Missouri S&T symposium to address small modular reactors in retired mines. Could some of Missouri’s decommissioned mines potentially become secure sites for small modular nuclear reactors and help advance the state’s clean energy future? Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology believe so and will hold a free symposium related to the topic on August 5. “There’s a real…
Read MoreICMM to support mental health
ICMM has published Tools for Psychological Health and Safety to support mining and metals companies in embedding strong mental health and safety practices into daily operations and organizational culture. “There is no higher priority for ICMM members than keeping people safe and healthy at work. These new tools will accelerate critically needed progress on strengthening safety cultures and supporting workers’…
Read MoreImmersive Technologies launches MineAdvantage courses
Immersive Technologies has introduced professional development courses tailored for the mining industry, aimed at empowering professionals at all levels of the workforce, including trainers, front-line supervisors, and managers. Under the banner of MineAdvantage, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations. These courses equip professionals with the tools, insights, and confidence they need to…
Read MoreUS Department of Labor announces safety funding availability
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2025 State Grants Program to fund the delivery of federally mandated training and re-training for miners who work at surface, underground…
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