The Ontario government has announced a $125 million funding earmark through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to construct a new Ontario Mine Rescue Training Institute in Sudbury. The move is part of the government’s mission to protect Ontario by building the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7. The facility, it said, will deliver internationally renowned…
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Setting a benchmark
What one global operator is doing to tackle not only water management and sustainability, but the broader ideas of a reduced carbon footprint and the digital future. by Donna Schmidt With operations in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia, Anglo American epitomizes the truly global mining operator, primarily focused on copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients.…
Read MoreDistrict Court upholds Rhyolite Ridge mining plan
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued its decision in Center for Biological Diversity v. Stone-Manning, upholding the approval of Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge mine plan. The Rhyolite Ridge project will mine and process two critical minerals – lithium and boron – in Esmeralda County, Nevada, strengthening the U.S. supply chain, reducing reliance on foreign sources, and bolstering…
Read MoreMSHA issues autotransformer safety alert
In February, the agency issued a safety warning and best practices for work around autotransformers as they pose a potential ground fault hazard. “It is hazardous when a ground fault within the autotransformer occurs and goes undetected by the ground fault protection circuit. Miners and electricians have reported being shocked when contacting shuttle cars,” MSHA noted in its alert. Shuttle…
Read MoreCheck out the WV Coal Show exhibitors – Part 1
Now that we’ve shared the support of our sponsors for the West Virginia Coal Show 2026, we’d like to take time to also share information on our exhibitors. Over the coming weeks prior to show open, we hope you’ll take note of the companies and their booth locations and carve out time to stop and see your favorites. ABL MaterialsABL…
Read MorePronto releases AHS Editions autonomous haulage group
California-based OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage system developer Pronto.ai has unveiled the first tiered autonomous haulage portfolio to bring “physics-first” autonomy to mining. The release of the AHS options, Pronto AHS VLR and Pronto AHS VLR 360, is a major expansion of its product portfolio, it said, and complement its existing flagship vision-only system. The additions create the industry’s first tiered autonomy…
Read MoreFirst gold pour at Heliostar’s San Agustin
Heliostar Metals announced that the first official gold pour from restarted mining operations at its San Agustin mine in Durango, Mexico, occurred in late January. The mine is on track to meet production guidance of 30,000–32,700 ounces of gold in 2026. “It is an extraordinary time in the gold market to bring new production online. Bringing San Agustin online has…
Read MoreIntroducing Bio-Fleet hydraulic fluid
Renewable Lubricants has introduced ultimately biodegradable Bio-Fleet Hydraulic Fluids, which perform like synthetics but are economical enough for frequent oil change environments due to contaminants. The patented formulations meet or exceed common performance protocols, including Vickers M-2950-S, Vickers 1-286-5, U.S. Steel 126, and U.S. Steel 127. Anti-wear performance meets requirements for Vickers 35VQ-25 and V-104C (ASTM D-2882) vane pumps stand…
Read MoreEmerson oxygen analyzer optimizes combustion systems
Emerson’s new Rosemount CX2100 In Situ Oxygen Analyzer is designed to provide critical information needed to optimize combustion processes and help manufacturers meet emissions standards, reduce energy costs, and increase safety. These types of analyzers are widely used in a variety of industries, including metals and mining. Existing oxygen analyzers for combustion processes tend to be difficult to install, commission,…
Read MoreNewmont names CEO successor
Tom Palmer, who has served as Newmont chief executive officer since 2019, will resign from his position on December 31. Natascha Viljoen, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Palmer as president and CEO on January 1, 2026. “After 12 years with Newmont, and almost 40 years in the mining industry, it is time for me to retire and hand…
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