Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) and Komatsu have launched a pioneering partnership to elevate workplace safety and enhance operational efficiency through the deployment of the OEM’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) at the miner’s surface operations. The collaboration marks the first implementation of the system for both companies within the United States, setting a new standard for mining operations nationwide. NGM…
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McEwen Mining eyes Canadian Gold acquisition
McEwen Mining and Canadian Gold have entered into a binding letter of intent, whereby McEwen would acquire the latter by way of a plan of arrangement. If the transaction is completed, Canadian Gold would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of McEwen. McEwen officials note the addition of the Tartan mine in Manitoba as one of the benefits of the deal. “I…
Read MoreTeck moves forward with Highland Valley Copper extension
Teck Resources has received board approval for the construction of the Highland Valley Copper mine life extension project, which will extend the mine’s life from 2028 to 2046. “This extension of Canada’s largest copper mine, Highland Valley Copper, is foundational to our strategy to double copper production by the end of the decade,” said Jonathan Price, president and CEO, noting…
Read MoreMSHA reports 16th fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on July 12, a delivery truck driver at Pueblo Plant & Quarry, Pueblo Colo., died when the truck he was driving traveled off the road and crashed into a ravine. This is the 16th fatality reported in 2025, and the seventh classified as “Powered Haulage.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MoreUnion Pacific, Norfolk Southern to merge; create transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. announced an agreement to merge and create America’s first transcontinental railroad. The deal will connect more than 50,000 route miles across 43 states from the East Coast to the West Coast, linking approximately 100 ports and nearly every corner of North America. “This combination will transform the U.S. supply chain, unleash the industrial…
Read MoreTRAM training materials competition opens
Momentum is building for the 2025 Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference, this Nov. 4-6 at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, W.Va. Every year at the conference, MSHA holds the Training Materials Competition. There’s still time to submit your original training materials to the 2025 TRAM Training Materials Competition. The entry deadline is Monday, Sept.…
Read MoreOpen pit operations temporarily halted at Camino Rojo
Orla Mining reported that on July 23, an uncontrolled material movement event occurred on the temporary north wall within the open pit at its Camino Rojo oxide mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. While there were no injuries or any damage to equipment or the environment reported, open pit mining operations are temporarily suspended while the miner conducts necessary geotechnical assessments to…
Read MoreThree rescued at Red Chris mine: Newmont
Global miner Newmont said three Hy-Tech Drilling workers were safely brought to the surface following two fall of ground incidents that occurred in the access way to the underground work area of a Red Chris mine project in British Columbia, Canada, on July 22. “We are relieved to share that all three individuals are safe, and in good health and…
Read MoreVDG appoints Southeastern heavy industry sales rep
VDG (Van der Graaf ), a leading manufacturer of drum motors for belt conveyor applications, has appointed Mike Clark to the team as a heavy industry sales representative for the Southeastern United States.
Read MoreRare Element Resources demo plant update
Colorado-based Rare Element Resources has provided an update on the development progression of its rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyo., after it started a thorough review of the as-built plant in April. The miner said the review has been steadily progressing and has resulted in several areas of improvement being identified requiring rework, and in some…
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