Photos from the 3rd annual Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue competition in Julian, WV! Chief Logan Recreation Center in Logan, WV.
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MSHA reports 29th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Aug. 24, a miner at MN Portable Wash 086 (A5567 Wash Plant), Mille Lacs County, Minn., died while preparing a wash plant for relocation. In the process of lowering the feed box into the travel position, the miner was pinned between the feed box and the handrail. This is the 29th fatality reported in 2023, and the 13th classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends the…
Read MoreTwin Metals’ Minnesota mine resurrection efforts die in court
Reuters has reported that a U.S. judge has declined a proposal from Antofagasta subsidiary Twin Metals for the revival of a Minnesota copper-nickel mine that had previously been blocked by the presidential administration over waterway pollution concerns.
Read MorePublic lands mining recommendations ‘unworkable, unreasonable’: NMA
Below is a response from the National Mining Association (NMA) and its president and CEO, Rich Nolan, to the Interagency Working Group’s “Recommendations to Improve Mining on Public Lands.” It’s clear that when it comes to the global minerals game, the U.S. is critically outmatched – by our geopolitical rivals and allies alike, and the administration acknowledges this. Unfortunately, if…
Read MoreIvanhoe Electric on track for Arizona copper project
An initial assessment of the Santa Cruz copper project, located west of Casa Grande, Ariz., shows that Ivanhoe Electric is “on the right track” to developing a modern mine that responsibly produces “green” copper. “The study provides a first look at our plans for a technologically advanced, underground copper mine in Arizona with attractive economics at today’s copper prices,” said…
Read MoreEpiroc, Fordia open U.S. competency center
Epiroc and Fordia Powered by Epiroc have opened an Exploration Competency Center based in Elko, Nev., and operated by Fordia. The companies said the new organization, which opened May 3, will offer more flexibility and customer focus over the sales and service process for U.S. exploration customers. Exploration customers will be able to place a single order for Epiroc exploration…
Read MoreMSHA reports 27th, 28th, 29th fatalities of 2023
MSHA reported that on August 24, a miner at MN Portable Wash 086 (A5567 Wash Plant), Mille Lacs County, Minn., died while preparing a wash plant for relocation. In the process of lowering the feed box into the travel position, the miner was pinned between the feed box and the handrail. This was the 29th fatality reported this year, and…
Read MoreFallen Heroes Mine Rescue Contest just days away
As the North American industry nears the end of its peak mine rescue competition season, there is one more sizable contest to be held: the Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue Contest, set for next week in southern West Virginia. The third annual event is set for September 11-15 in Logan, with some elements of the competition being held at the nearby…
Read MoreBQE Water lends support on Minto water management
BQE Water has entered into a contract with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of the Yukon (Canada) government to provide operations and technical advisory/engineering services with regards to water management at the abandoned Minto copper-gold mine. “We understand how important safe, transparent and cost-effective clean water production at Minto Mine is for the Yukon and for all project…
Read MoreMSHA July impact inspections: 288 violations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 12 states in July 2023, issuing 288 violations and four safeguard notices. MSHA began impact inspections after an explosion killed 29 miners at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch Mine in 2010. So far in 2023, MSHA’s impact inspections have…
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