Epiroc announced the formal opening and commencement of operations at its National Competency Center in Elko, Nev. This state-of-the-art facility, located at 403 West Idaho Street, marks a significant strategic achievement for Epiroc USA, enhancing support for mining and exploration customers and providing a solid platform for business growth. Jon Torpy, president and general manager of Epiroc USA, expressed the…
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New WV mine rescue, examiner rules effective Jan. 10
The West Virginia Coal Association and state regulators have confirmed the new set of rules that will dictate age requirements for new mine rescue team members and new outlines for mine examinations are coming into effect on January 10. The newly promulgated rules and regulations addressing the age of new mine rescue members are under Title 49, Series 4, and…
Read MoreSouth32 Hermosa continues trek forward
South32 has issued an update to its Hermosa zinc project in Arizona, confirming that it continues to advance its construction and development work ahead of a final investment decision during the March 2024 quarter. The miner said the feasibility study and an independent peer review for the Taylor deposit at Hermosa is on track for completion by the end of…
Read MoreMSHA announces mobile equipment rule
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to help protect miners from accidents, injuries and fatalities related to surface mobile equipment. The rule requires mine operators to have written safety programs for surface mobile equipment – excluding belt conveyors – at surface mines and underground mines’ surface areas. The programs…
Read MoreMoon metal manufacturing researchers earn NASA honor
A group of students and instructors from across multiple disciplines from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) were selected as one of seven finalists in NASA’s 2023 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing Idea (BIG Idea) Challenge: Lunar Forge. The S&T moon metal work began in fall 2022, when the team submitted a proposal to NASA for the contest. In spring…
Read MoreAlabama longwall mine recipient of new roof supports
A cooperative deal between Komatsu, Becker-Warkop and Hydrotech has resulted in the delivery of 385 new longwall-powered roof supports to an Alabama operation. The new supports, according to Komatsu, include Joy’s Faceboos RS20 support controls. While the trio did not confirm the identity of the recipient mines, they did collectively confirm that the first face began operation in July and…
Read MoreCoal companies sue Alberta over policy changes
Five companies are suing Alberta for a combined C$10.8 billion, claiming the government’s coal policy reforms have made mining nearly impossible – costing them billions in lost investment and potential revenues, reported The Globe and Mail.
Read MoreKennecott moves to renewable diesel
Rio Tinto said it will transition its fleet of 90 haul trucks and all heavy machinery to renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah next year. The decision comes after a successful seven-month trial at Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon mine. “Transitioning Kennecott completely to renewable diesel builds on a suite of decarbonization initiatives that have reduced carbon emissions from…
Read MoreGoldrush good to go
Barrick Gold’s Nevada Gold Mines has confirmed receipt of its plan of operations for the new Goldrush underground mine at the Cortex complex in Beowawe, Nev., from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, allowing it to advance to active status. The record of decision from the agency sets forth Goldrush’s plan to start ramping up in 2024 after commissioning of…
Read MoreNewmont Musselwhite pours 8,000th doré bar
Newmont’s Musselwhite operation, in commercial production since 1997, has achieved a mine life milestone: the pouring of its 8,000th gold doré bar. The miner, which announced the bar December 5, marked the occasion by inviting employees from across the business to gather for a celebration and speak on the changes witnessed at Musselwhite since its 7,000th bar was poured in…
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