The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced the renewal of its alliance with the Essential Minerals Association, as well as a new alliance with the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association that will help protect the health and safety of workers in the mining industry.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to invoke the Defense Production Act to send nearly $700 million to support coal plants, reported Reuters, citing a White House official. The 1950 law grants presidents wide authority over national security-related industries.
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Flexco recently announced the launch of the Enclosed Skirting 2.0, its next-generation skirting system designed to seal load zones, contain dust and spillage, and enable safe, efficient maintenance from outside the chute. “Load zones that leak dust and spillage create a cascade of problems for plant managers, ranging from messy cleanups and accelerated belt wear to compliance risks and crews…
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The Trump administration has approved a plan to expand the Spring Creek coal mine in Big Horn County, Montana, reported Reuters. The expansion will allow 39.9 million tons of coal to be mined over the next 16 years.
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Slurry pumps are a non-negotiable for coal operations and facilities, but processing heavy media creates challenges unlike most other commodities. Schurco Slurry’s Nick Shur outlines why. When discussing energy production, coal remains a significant player and the most reliable source of energy in the market. Coal-fired power plants account for a large portion of the energy supplied around the world.…
Read MoreThe skills gap has been a long-standing issue in mining. Generational employment has lessened over decades and has left the industry in a competition like never before to gain and retain safe and productive hires. Beyond mining’s front lines, the outlook doesn’t improve. Many industry experts in niche areas – think ventilation, ground control, modeling and planning, processing, and more…
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Canadian-based Teck Resources said it is still evaluating offers for its steelmaking coal operations as the miner seeks to separate its coal and base metals businesses, reported Bloomberg.
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The following is an op-ed from Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association. Throughout our state’s 160-year history, the coal industry has been a major driver behind West Virginia’s economy, and billions of dollars of new investment will ensure that similar benefits are generated for the next 160 years. Despite all the hype you hear about…
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Alpha Metallurgical Resources said two separate operational challenges are expected to delay certain shipments that would have otherwise occurred within the second quarter.
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Changing – and shrinking – underground environments have created an unprecedented demand for narrow-vein mining equipment and technology. J.H. Fletcher tells North American Mining magazine more about the options for these tightening spaces. Drilling and bolting play such crucial roles in underground mining, and while narrow-vein extraction is not a new idea, its application is growing as the prevalence of…
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