The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is urging miners and operators to remain alert during the winter months as temperatures drop and safety hazards rise. The agency is stressing best practices for all, including surface operations where clearing ice and snow from roads and walkways are at the top of the list, along with applying salt or sand…
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West Virginia longwall mine deploys Komatsu PPD system
Komatsu recently revealed that it placed an advanced longwall automation system at Arch Resources’ Leer mine in northern West Virginia. Komatsu’s Personal Proximity Detection system, designed to detect and monitor the location of operators on the longwall face, is part of the producer’s mission for zero harm and to increase productivity. The OEM said the system additionally enables Leer’s Roof…
Read MoreMSHA’s Williamson marks National Miners Day
For the 13th time, the U.S. marked National Miners Day, and U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) assistant secretary for mine safety and health Christopher Williamson marked the occasion in a statement. “Each December, our nation marks National Miners Day to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of America’s miners,” Williamson said. “Our miners and their families deserve our gratitude…
Read MoreBiden signs legislation to avoid rail strike
President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 2 to block a national U.S. railroad strike that could have caused major harm to supply chains and the economy.
Read MoreGeneration Mining receives green light for Marathon
Canadian-based Generation Mining said its Marathon palladium copper project in northwestern Ontario was approved by the joint federal and provincial environmental assessment process. It will now proceed to obtain the necessary permits for construction and operation of the mine.
Read MoreFirst Majestic to sell Mexican royalty portfolio to Metalla
First Majestic Silver has entered into a royalty purchase agreement dated November 25 to sell a portfolio of eight royalty interests in Mexico to Metalla Royalty & Streaming for a total consideration of $20 million in common shares of Metalla. The consideration will be paid upon closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of…
Read MoreFoster appointed director of West Virginia OMHST
West Virginia governor Jim Justice has appointed 45-year mining industry veteran Frank Foster as director of the state’s Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. He also has tapped McKennis (Kenny) Browning to be deputy director. Foster, who previously served in Browning’s position, replaces the retiring Eugene White in the seat in Charleston. He most recently was administrator for the…
Read MoreMarchese out, Balarezo Valdez in at Sierra Metals
Canadian base metal miner Sierra Metals has announced the resignation of Luis Marchese as its CEO and company director with immediate effect, and the appointment of Ernesto Balarezo Valdez as his interim replacement as CEO. Balarezo Valdez, who will also join the company’s board of directors, will lead the company through its current strategic review process, which has already commenced…
Read MoreE3 Lithium secures C$27 million government investment
Lithium developer and extraction technology innovator E3 Lithium has received a C$27 million investment from the Canadian government’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). “E3 Lithium’s ground-breaking technology will play an important role in providing large quantities of battery grade lithium to the auto industry while also creating high quality jobs for Canadians,” said François-Philippe Champagne, minister…
Read MoreRare Element secures $4.4 million grant for RE project
Rare Element Resources has been awarded a $4.4 million grant from the Wyoming Energy Authority for advancing the company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyo.
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