Teck Resources said Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Teck Coal have entered into a long-term rail agreement for the transportation of steelmaking coal from Teck’s four operations in southeastern British Columbia. The agreement builds on existing services in place and runs until the end of 2026. Additionally, the companies intend to collaboratively develop a unique pilot program that integrates…
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Torex goes electric with Maclean EV Series
Torex Gold Resources has selected MacLean EV Series production support mining equipment for its Media Luna project at the Morelos Complex in Mexico. The fleet of MacLean EV Series battery electric mining vehicles will include a full suite of utility vehicles (explosives chargers, elevated work platforms, graders, and material transporters). “With the ‘MacLean Mexicana’ team in place and by leveraging…
Read MoreSouth32’s Hermosa project put on fast-track
Global miner South32 said its Hermosa project in southern Arizona has been confirmed by the United States Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) as the first mining project added to the FAST-41 process. To qualify for the FAST-41 process, complex critical infrastructure projects must meet rigorous criteria to demonstrate a benefit to the nation. Hermosa is currently the only advanced…
Read MoreNine IME Members Awarded Safety and Health Certificates of Excellence
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) awarded nine of its member companies with a Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence. The announcement marks the highest number of IME Companies to receive the prestigious award in the last nine years. The Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence has been given annually since 2002 to IME member companies with a total…
Read MoreMajor REE deposit found at Ramaco mine
Following 18 months of extensive core drilling and independent chemical analysis, Ramaco Resources and researchers from the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory believe that the former’s Brook mine in Wyoming contains perhaps the largest unconventional deposit of rare earth elements discovered in the United States. In particular, the mine ranks among the highest relative concentrations yet discovered of…
Read MoreWest Virginia Coal Hall of Fame Inducts 25th Class of Honorees
April 27, 2023 – The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, inducted its newest class of honorees at a ceremony April 18th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston. This year’s honorees include H.…
Read MoreState Mining Companies, Operations Recognized for Excellence in Safety and Reclamation
April 28, 2023 – During West Virginia Mining Symposium, which took place April 18-19 in Charleston, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated “Exemplary Mine Safety & Environmental Excellence” achievements of mining industry operations across the state. “West Virginia’s coal industry continues to show its resilience and commitment to excellence across the board,” West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton…
Read MoreMontem pulls plug on Tent Mountain
Montem Resources, who had plans to restart production at the previously abandoned Tent Mountain open-pit coal mine in Canada, has reportedly withdrawn plans and is walking away. According to the Canadian Press, the Australian-based company will no longer be developing the site in southwestern Alberta and has entered a request with regulators to end the ongoing impact assessment plan for the…
Read MoreRitchie Bros. sells more than C$225 million of equipment in Edmonton
Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Canadian auction of the year in Edmonton, selling more than 12,000 equipment items and vehicles over five days, generating more than C$225 million in gross transaction value.
Read MoreRulmeca Acquires Douglas Manufacturing
Douglas Manufacturing, based in Pell City, Ala., has been acquired by Rulmeca Holding Spa. Douglas Manufacturing stated that it was “excited to be a part of the group and to leverage both companies’ talents, experience and resources to immediately build on the value that they offer their customers.” With this acquisition, Douglas benefits from integration into a financially sound international group,…
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