Two Canadian gold miners, RooGold and Monarca Minerals, are stepping forward with new chief executive officers.
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National Coal Council now National Advisory Committee on Coal
The U.S. Department of Energy said in a Federal Register announcement last week that the National Coal Council is being re-established as the National Advisory Committee on Coal.
Read MoreGold Mountain delivers first ore to New Gold
Gold Mountain confirmed it has completed its first ore delivery to New Gold’s New Afton mine in British Columbia.
Read MoreReport: U.S. mines hit $90B in mineral production last year
In its latest report, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said that the nation’s mines produced approximately $90.4 billion in nonfuel mineral commodities in 2021 – a $9.7 billion increase over the 2020 revised total of $80.7 billion.
Read MoreTeck partners with Caterpillar on decarbonizing efforts
Canadian miner Teck Resources has announced an agreement with Caterpillar to work toward deploying 30 of the OEM’s zero-emissions large haul trucks at its mining operations as part of efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Read MoreCorsa Coal COO steps down
Peter Merritts, chief operating officer of Pennsylvania-based Corsa Coal, has retired from the company effective February 1, the company has announced.
Read MoreBayhorse flips on switch at new milling facility
Canadian junior Bayhorse Silver has commenced milling operations at its newly upgraded mill facility in Payette, Idaho.
Read MoreEriez expands service, repair facility
An increase in “smart inventory” for its global customers was behind a newly unveiled expansion of the Eriez Service and Repair Center near its Pennsylvania headquarters in the United States. The company said the now-expanded facility in Erie will help meet increasing demand and also speed up delivery of new equipment and reduce repair turnaround time. John Klinge, director of…
Read MoreForce Control offers MagnaShear motor brakes for conveyors
MagnaShear motor brakes from Force Control Industries, which provide a secure, no-maintenance, no-adjustment, holding brake solution for mining conveyor applications, are ideal for when the motor is stopped, or reversed each cycle such as loaders/unloaders, conveyors, rail car spotters and dumpers, overland and internal tripper cars, rotary coal sweep samplers and more.
Read MoreAlpha picks Horn for EVP, CCO
Appalachian coal miner Alpha Metallurgical Resources has promoted Dan Horn to serve as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective January 25. Horn, a 40-year mining industry veteran, had most recently served as president of Alpha Metallurgical Coal Sales as well as executive vice president of sales for Alpha Metallurgical Resources. He previously held the seats for senior…
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