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…
Read MoreThe benefits of utilizing safety cages, protecting workers against falling debris. By Heather Harding Worksite safety plays a big role in mines as well as refractories, construction sites and a number of other operations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up to 50,000 workers were injured in 2020 when struck by falling debris. Additionally, between 2016 and 2020,…
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Over the next few years, the mining industry faces eyewatering labor shortages. North American Mining spoke to mining recruitment specialists at CSG Talent about this challenge and what more mining companies could be doing to attract new people into the industry. by Jonathan Rowland Expected demand for mineral products over the next few decades is huge. According to one estimate,…
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North American Mining spoke to Penn State’s Prof. Barbara Arnold about the current state and future of coal preparation in the U.S. By Jonathan Rowland There are 154 coal preparation plants active in the U.S. with a further 73 idled. That is still a “decent number,” according to Barbara Arnold, who has spent over three decades involved in the coal…
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As progress was made in the development of Allegheny Metallurgical’s Longview longwall mine in central West Virginia, crews at its coal preparation plant were also working hard to bring it online. NAM takes an exclusive look at the High Carbon Processing Plant. By Donna Schmidt Hard work and dedication are well-rewarded, and that has certainly been the case with the…
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Traditional construction materials in mines are officially old-school. Florida-based company Vero Building Systems said there is an alternative: customizable, shotcrete-coated polystyrene,or Styrofoam. By Donna Schmidt Saving money and upping the score in a mine’s eco-friendliness are always welcome changes. How about a technology that can be used at surface or underground, is modular and easy to transport, and can withstand…
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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…
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Edited by Donna Schmidt The ore deposit at Resolution Copper in Superior, about 60 miles east of Phoenix, Ariz., lies nearly 7,000 feet below the earth’s surface and represents one of the most significant untapped copper deposits today. Once fully operational, the mine will have the potential to supply nearly 25% of U.S. copper demand. Edgar Cossio is a senior…
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The business consulting firm has released its annual Tracking the Trends report navigating global challenges and opportunities in the mining and metals industry. Edited by Josephine Patterson According to Deloitte’s 16th annual edition of Tracking the Trends, mining and metals companies must work to address supply shortages; environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges; and adopt emerging technologies this year. “We…
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The biggest surprises come when you least expect it, and that’s part of the glean of the newest underground longwall mine in the U.S. After years of planning and development, Longview is ready for her close-up. NAM recently got an exclusive tour. By Donna Schmidt Deceivingly close to the paved roads and traffic of small-town Bridgeport, W.Va., just south of…
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