The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued an urgent reminder for mines and miners in regards to heat stress on the job, as well as ways to treat it when it does occur. “Mining in hot work areas during summer can cause serious health issues for miners,” the agency said. “Everyone needs to recognize the hazards of heat…
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Fenner Dunlop opens Phoenix distribution center
Fenner Dunlop has opened a new conveyor belting distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz., to support the rapid growth of the western U.S. markets. It will offer valued customers immediate access to premium conveyor belting to meet the needs of their critical bulk material handling applications. The more than 15,000-sq.-ft., climate-controlled facility will be fully stocked with heavy duty conveyor belting…
Read MoreMSHA reports 24th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on June 22, a contract bulldozer operator at Vulcan Materials’ Chula Vista, Calif., quarry died when the bulldozer he was operating backed off the edge of a highwall. The bulldozer operator was clearing the bench in preparation for drilling and blasting and had removed the berms along the edge. This is the 24th fatality reported in 2023, and the 10th classified as “Machinery.”…
Read MoreAvalon, Metso ink MoU to advance lithium facility project
Metso and Avalon Advanced Materials are now in a strategic partnership established to further the development of a battery-grade lithium hydroxide production facility in Ontario, Canada. Under the terms of the non-binding memorandum of understanding, Avalon will be able to license Metso’s technology and solutions to produce lithium hydroxide cathode materials to serve the EV market. Metso will be permitted…
Read MoreMonarch selling Croinor
Canadian producer Monarch Mining has confirmed it is selling its 100% interest in the Croinor gold property in the Abitibi region to Probe Gold. Under the terms of the deal for the property near Val-d’Or, Probe will make a cash payment of $2 million at closing and will issue $2.5 million in common shares, for a total of $4.5 million.…
Read MoreHexagon strengthens portfolio with HARD-LINE acquisition
Hexagon’s Mining division has acquired Canadian-based HARD-LINE, a global leader in mine automation, remote control technology and mine production optimization. The move will enhance Hexagon’s life-of-mine technology stack, and will particularly complement its HxGN Underground Mining, HxGN Autonomous Mining, and HxGN MineProtect offerings. “The pressure to remove humans from dangerous situations where it’s unsafe to operate a manned vehicle is…
Read MoreMining PA conference just weeks away
Mine and plant operators, suppliers, government, professional group members and other industry advocates are all set to convene in just weeks at Mining PA, being hosted at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center from August 14-16. The event will begin with a reception beginning at 6 p.m. on August 14, and the opening session on health and safety will…
Read MoreAlliance Coal breaks ground on new Kentucky mine
Alliance Coal, a subsidiary of Tulsa-based Alliance Resource Partners, held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 6 for its newest underground mine in Henderson, Ky. Construction of the $35 million operation is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. The mine will be operated by River View Coal, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Coal. The coal from the…
Read MoreB.C. port strikes disrupt mining supply chain: MAC
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) said it is alarmed by the adverse impact ongoing strikes at ports throughout British Columbia are having on the mining industry and the broader Canadian economy. “B.C.’s ports play an essential role in Canada’s mining supply chain, serving as central hubs for the transport of the critical minerals and metals essential to businesses both…
Read MoreOntario miners impacted most by opioid harm: report
An ongoing study by the Institute for Work and Health and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre has revealed that the segment of labor that includes mining and construction as well as forestry in the Canadian province are more apt to have an emergency or be hospitalized tied to opioid use. The ongoing report, entitled Opioid-related Harms Among Ontario Workers, said…
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