IDWIM will now be marked each June 15. By Donna Schmidt The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) will now be an annual event every June 15 thanks to the advocacy group International Women in Mining (IWiM), which has successfully launched the campaign. More than 1,000 from around the globe participated in the inaugural virtual event to mark the…
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By Donna Schmidt The idea of a house can take on many forms depending on location, environment, family size and a number of other factors. Materials to build these homes are just as diverse. But what about using coal? Recently, a southern West Virginia newcomer company X- MAT received US$2.2 million in funding from the Department of Energy for a…
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By Donna Schmidt There’s a meme in the social media universe that depicts someone consuming a theater bucket of popcorn and looking on, with the words, “I’m just here for the comments.” Well, grab that real-life bucket and consider this: AMC, the American chain of movie theaters that, in recent years and thanks to pay-per-views, streaming services and the pandemic…
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By Donna Schmidt Mining technology has taken enormous steps forward, particularly over the last several years. Consider this, for example: how many mines had collision avoidance or proximity detection systems at the turn of the 21st century? How about refuge chambers, smart meters, or flexible ventilation systems? If that doesn’t put the speed of our technological evolution into perspective, I…
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By Donna Schmidt News of the obvious: mining is a cyclical business. Some more than others, but one commodity nearly always atop the volatility list is coal. Much of this year has been good to coal; in fact, according to the Energy Information Administration, that is to continue, at least for now. In its Short-Term Energy Outlook, the agency said…
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By Donna Schmidt Say what you want about the mining industry, it is nothing if not adaptable – be it to the market, the waves of technology and pressures of the future, cost changes, regulatory expectations and any other number of elements that play a role in the success or failure of any operation. This is also true – and…
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By Donna Schmidt Not long ago in mining, the idea of social and environmental commitment – being a “good neighbor” to the mining communities surrounding an operation – was more of an idea in theory than in application. While some mines have long dedicated themselves to great stewardship, more talked the talk than walked the walk.
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As NASA works to extend human exploration of the solar system, human presence on the Moon will be critical for developing and testing the technologies and systems needed for future missions to Mars and beyond.
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AngloAmerican Uses Virtual Reality And Serious Gaming To Safely Train Employees. By Mark S. Kuhar
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