Metso continues to strengthen its footprint and proximity to customers by investing in a new service center in Prince George, British Columbia – one of the emerging mining regions in Canada. The company said the new facility will support the growing needs of customers, primarily operating in copper and gold segments. “[It] enhances our ability to deliver OEM-certified on-site inspections,…
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Utah Mining Association looks toward annual convention
The Utah Mining Association will gather at the Marriott City Center in downtown Salt Lake City for its 109th annual convention, November 13-14. Attendees will enjoy valuable insights from mining industry experts at several technical sessions. Featured speakers and sessions include Mick Thomas, Utah Department of Natural Resources, and Kimberly Shelley, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Utah’s Roadmap: Becoming the…
Read MoreRER gets Department of Energy ops approval for Wyoming plant
Colorado-based Rare Element Resources has received its operations approval as well as an additional funding commitment for its rare earth demonstration plant in Wyoming, set to come online in the fourth quarter. The green light from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the second and final project continuation notice following its approval of…
Read MoreAugust MSHA impact inspections net 253 violations
The Mine Safety and Health Administration said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in August 2024, issuing 253 violations. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines with poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. Of the 253 violations MSHA identified in August, 72 were evaluated as significant and substantial (S&S) and…
Read MoreNouveau Monde inks substation deal for Matawinie
Nouveau monde Graphite, owner of the Matawinie operation in Quebec, Canada, has selected ABB for a landmark electrification project that will help make it the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine. The contract, the price tag for which was not disclosed, includes the supply, construction and commissioning of a 120kV substation that will be connected to the provincial hydropower network. This…
Read MoreMINExpo 2024 Breaks All Records
MINExpo 2024, held Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas, hosted 45,000 attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries who came to see more than 850,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, breaking all prior show records. MINExpo is the world’s largest mining show and is produced by the National Mining Association (NMA). The wide offering of innovative products and services showcased…
Read MoreNMA, NIOSH, OSMRE honor safety, tech
In a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. SafetyThe NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the…
Read MoreMSHA reports 15th fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on Aug. 9, an electrician at Maryneal Quarry and Mill, Nolan, Texas, was seriously injured by an arc flash from a 4,160 VAC circuit while working on an electrical panel for a motor control center. On Aug. 22, he died from his injuries. This is the 15th fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Electrical.”…
Read MoreMSHA reports 18th fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on Aug. 22, a contractor at East Quarry, Tulsa, Okla., was installing a material feeder when they fell approximately 21 ft. through an opening in the walkway platform. The contractor died from his injuries on Sept. 6. This is the 18th fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Slip or Fall of Person.” MSHA recommends…
Read MoreCat introduces dynamic energy transfer solution for battery, diesel-electric equipment
Caterpillar Inc. unveiled an innovative OEM-designed solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the mining industry’s energy transition – energy management. Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working around a mine site. It can also charge a…
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