Arizona Lithium officially opened the Lithium Research Centre in Tempe, Ariz., on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by federal and state government officials as well as economic development officers. The facility, which is backed by the Arizona Commerce Authority, is focused on technological advancements in lithium processing. It will also function as a test facility focused on the…
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Minova breaks ground on Utah facility
Minova recently held a ceremony to mark the start of work on a new manufacturing facility in Tooele County, Utah. The event for the ground support group was attended by Minova CEO Ryan Kerr and other company leadership as well as local dignitaries. “This forward-thinking investment will put us right by our customers’ side and deliver solutions that will meet…
Read MoreMSHA reports seventh fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on May 16, a worker at a surface mine died when the excavator he was operating traveled over a 200-ft. highwall. This is the seventh fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MoreTaseko’s Gibraltar mine idled in BC
A breakdown in talks with local union representatives is being cited for Taseko Mines’ decision to suspend operating at its Gibraltar copper-molybdenum in the Cariboo region of south-central British Columbia, Canada. “Collective bargaining with Gibraltar’s union representatives has been ongoing in recent weeks, and ended late yesterday without an agreement being reached,” the company said. “Gibraltar’s unionized workforce informed the…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor broadcasts silica panel discussion
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson moderated a live-streamed panel discussion on June 3 to discuss how the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s final rule for respirable crystalline silica will better protect the health of the nation’s miners.
Read MoreSandvik, Byrnecut make diesel-electric collab
Contract miner Byrnecut has confirmed it will collaborate with Sandvik to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment with the aim to boost sustainability, efficiency and productivity underground. Under an agreement signed in May, the two will work together to develop underground loaders and trucks featuring electric drivetrains. The overall goal is to create equipment that matches Byrnecut’s specific capability requirements and…
Read MoreASI sells mining unit to Epiroc
Autonomous Solutions has confirmed the divestment of its ASI Mining business unit to Epiroc. Epiroc now holds all interest in the company after formerly having a 34% stake. The move, ASI officials said, allows it to focus on expanding its logistics, agriculture, construction, and automotive testing products. “ASI’s leading OEM-agnostic autonomy platform has propelled ASI Mining to unprecedented success in…
Read MoreUS Critical Materials to use AI in exploration activities
US Critical Materials has entered a strategic exploration alliance with VerAI Discoveries, an AI-powered mineral discovery generator focused on uncovering essential critical minerals for the sustainable future. The AI Targeting Platform technology will allow US Critical Materials to detect minerals under covered terrain and to minimize surface disturbances at its Sheep Creek rare earth properties in Montana. US Critical Materials…
Read MoreFire breaks out at OMNIS coal waste refinery
A fire raged through the OMNIS Bailey coal waste refinery in West Finley Township, Pa., on May 20, reported local media. No injuries were sustained, but the fire did cause a partial collapse of the plant. As of now, the origins of the fire are unknown. The refinery is located on Consol Energy’s Pennsylvania Mine Complex near its Bailey coal…
Read MoreMSHA reports fifth fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on May 8, a miner at U.S. Aggregates’ Flat Rock Plant, Shelby County, Ind., was electrocuted while unloading a roll of belt from a trailer. The miner was performing rigging duties when the crane boom contacted an overhead high-voltage powerline. This is the fifth fatality reported in 2024, and the first classified as “Electrical.” MSHA recommends the following best…
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