Operations have halted at Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday mine in Idaho after a fall-of-ground incident that resulted in a fire. In an August 21 statement, Hecla confirmed that no personnel were in the mine at the time of the failure in the mine’s #2 shaft, a secondary egress, an unused station under repair. “While a full inspection has not occurred,…
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Nevada Gold Mines strengthens operating muscle
Barrick said Nevada Gold Mines, its majority-owned joint venture with Newmont, has commissioned the first seven of a new 22-unit Komatsu 930E fleet of electric mine trucks ahead of schedule. The rest of the fleet is due later this year. Nevada Gold Mines Chairman Mark Bristow said that despite the exceptional quality of the complex’s assets and vast potential, addressing…
Read MoreInaugural West Virginia Coal Show planned in partnership with 50th annual West Virginia Coal Association Symposium
SEMCO Publishing, publisher of North American Mining magazine, has come to an agreement with the West Virginia Coal Association to hold a combined first annual West Virginia Coal Show and 50th anniversary West Virginia Coal Symposium from March 26-28, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. Exhibit sales are open for the combined event, which promises to convene a…
Read MoreTragedy strikes Guanajuato Silver mine
Guanajuato Silver has reported a fatal accident occurred on August 12 at its San Ignacio mine in Guanajuato, Mexico. “We offer our prayers and condolences to the family at this tragic time. We are currently providing support to all those impacted, while at the same time we are working with local authorities to fully understand the specific details of this…
Read MoreRamaco to start REE mining at Wyoming site
Ramaco Resources said its Board of Directors has approved the commencement of initial mine development in the fourth quarter at its Brook mine in Sheridan, Wyo. – the first new rare earth elements (REE) mine in the United States since 1952. The operation will target mining unconventional REE deposits found in coal and adjacent clays and carbonaceous material. Ramaco said…
Read MoreRio Tinto to power Diavik with Canada’s largest solar plant
Rio Tinto said it will build the largest solar power plant in Canada to provide up to 25% of its Diavik diamond mine’s electricity during closure work that will run until 2029. The miner anticipates the plant will be fully operational in the first half of 2024. The solar power plant, which will generate 4,200 megawatt-hours of electricity annually, will…
Read MoreMSHA extends public comment period for silica rule
The U.S. Department of Labor said the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will extend the public comment period from August 28 to September 11 on proposed amendments to existing federal standards related to workplace exposure of respirable crystalline silica or silica dust.
Read MoreTurner Staffing acquires HRA
Mining industry staffing firm has acquired its contemporary HR Advantages (HRA), growing its presence across the U.S. for industry recruitment. Turner Staffing, based in Indiana, said it has established itself as a trailblazer in the mining industry by offering tailored staffing solutions that optimize workforce management and mitigate risk for clients. Additionally, leveraging their affiliation, it has compiled a deep…
Read MoreNorth American Lithium makes initial spodumene shipment
North American Lithium, a joint venture between Piedmont Lithium (25%) and Sayona Mining (75%), has shipped 20,500 metric tons of spodumene concentrate to international parties – its first commercial shipment. Piedmont owns a 12% equity interest in Sayona Mining and holds an offtake agreement with the joint venture to purchase the greater of 113,000 metric tons per year or 50%…
Read MoreNevada Mining Association awards outstanding safety efforts
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has recognized 47 miners for their industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations as part of its annual Individual Safety Awards program. “Safety is always of utmost importance in Nevada’s mining industry, and I am so proud to congratulate this year’s award recipients,” said NVMA Interim President Dana Bennett. “It’s an honor to celebrate these incredible…
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