More than 450 attendees are expected to convene October 31-November 3 for this year’s Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference in Birmingham, Ala., with “Taking Ownership of Safety and Health” as its theme. A full schedule has been prepared for the event being held again at the Renaissance Ross Bridge in Hoover, beginning with an optional short course on Oct.…
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Judge orders producer to complete safety training or stay off site
On Oct. 13, Judge John L. Kane entered an agreed consent order and judgment requiring Duckels Construction Inc., Steamboat Springs, Colo., to prevent owner Fred Duckels from entering the mining site permanently until he completes and provides proof of mandatory safety training. After an investigation by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), the mine owner was ordered to stay…
Read MoreLeaders in mine safety and technology honored by NMA, federal agencies
In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., 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. The NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the most…
Read MoreIME renews safety alliance with MSHA to promote safe, healthy mining operations
At the 2023 annual meeting of the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME), IME President Clark Mica and the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Administrator for Mine Safety and Health Enforcement Brian Goepfert announced the renewal of a collaborative relationship to continue fostering safe and healthy working conditions at the nation’s mining operations. The announcement, under the authority of…
Read MoreMontabert showcases new US rebuild and repair facility
Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar and National Sales Manager Kyle Nichol visited Montabert, a worldwide leader in the design, production and distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic demolition and drilling equipment, including breakers and drifters, at its distribution and rebuild facility in Nashville, Ill. Here, Montabert General Manager Aaron Scarfia talks about the newly expanded facility. For more information about Montabert,…
Read MoreStrike over at Newmont Peñasquito
Newmont said it has come to a deal with the National Union of Mine, Metal and Allied Workers of the Mexican Republic to bring a strike at its Peñasquito operation in the Zacatecas state to an end. The strike was initially called June 7. The parties submitted its agreement to the Mexican Labor Court on October 13, which was approved.…
Read MoreCat promotes Creed to COO
Caterpillar Inc. announced Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1. In this position, Creed will report to Jim Umpleby, chairman and chief executive officer. Reporting to Creed will be group presidents Tony Fassino of Construction Industries, Denise Johnson of Resource Industries and Bob…
Read MoreRio Tinto Kennecott adds solar plant
Rio Tinto has wrapped up construction of a new 5-megawatt solar power plant that will run its Kennecott copper mine outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The 12,800-solar-panel plan will serve as a pilot project, with its ultimate goal being to expand the mine’s solar energy supply. Commissioning is scheduled in the coming weeks, and Rio Tinto said the addition will…
Read MoreHilton appointed new Nevada Mining Association president
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has selected Amanda Hilton as its new president, effective January 2024. She will replace former president Dana Bennett, who had been serving as interim president since the departure of Tyre Gray in February 2023. Hilton will become the 13th leader of the NVMA. Hilton is a fourth-generation Nevadan raised in Reno and Ely. She had…
Read MoreLiebherr USA holds earthmoving and material handling sales and training seminar
Liebherr USA Co.’s earthmoving and material handling technology team held an on-site sales and training seminar in southeastern Virginia for both internal and external distribution network participants to receive extensive product knowledge and hands-on machine time featuring the bulk of the product segment’s offerings. The event consisted of five classroom sessions for participants to learn extensive product information from Liebherr…
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