Newmont said it has come to a deal with the National Union of Mine, Metal and Allied Workers of the Mexican Republic to bring a strike at its Peñasquito operation in the Zacatecas state to an end. The strike was initially called June 7. The parties submitted its agreement to the Mexican Labor Court on October 13, which was approved.…
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AN ABUNDANCE OF OPPORTUNITY
Job site mechanization offers cutting-edge industry solutions, and the benefits can add up – quickly. By Raymond Ippersiel The mining industry continues to see steady change. With precious metals like gold, platinum and chrome being vital components in everyday objects, the demand for these ores continues to grow. Crews are pushing for safer and more productive solutions to transform modern…
Read MoreHilton appointed new Nevada Mining Association president
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has selected Amanda Hilton as its new president, effective January 2024. She will replace former president Dana Bennett, who had been serving as interim president since the departure of Tyre Gray in February 2023. Hilton will become the 13th leader of the NVMA. Hilton is a fourth-generation Nevadan raised in Reno and Ely. She had…
Read MoreGMG, EMC team up
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has teamed with the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC) to further their shared mission of accelerating electrification and decarbonization in the mining industry worldwide. The pair announced their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 17. “We aim to leverage our collective expertise, resources, and networks to drive collaboration and create innovative solutions that address the…
Read MoreFlanders, MES ink dual fuel collaboration
With a mutual eye on decarbonization, Flanders and MES have signed a memorandum of understanding to team on deploying dual-fuel technology for mining trucks. The pair said earlier this month that the agreement will serve as a platform to advance aftermarket dual fuel technology consisting of natural gas and diesel for diesel engine haul trucks to reduce carbon emissions from…
Read MoreNMA LAUNCHES PLANS FOR MINEXPO INTERNATIONAL 2024
GLOBAL EVENT WILL RETURN TO LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER The National Mining Association (NMA) is the only national trade organization that serves as the nonpartisan voice of the U.S. mining industry – and the hundreds of thousands of American workers it employs – before members of Congress of all parties, the federal agencies, the judiciary and the media, advocating for…
Read MoreCANADIAN SPOTLIGHT: MacLean Engineering
Many times, the activities of a key company can set a barometer for an entire region’s industry. MacLean’s Stuart Lister recently offered NAM a technology update, including its dynamic product development progress. The MacLean value proposition to the mining industry over the past 50 years has been its focus on mobile equipment innovations that deliver safety and productivity improvements in the underground…
Read MoreEPA announces revised WOTUS rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in response to a May Supreme Court ruling that curtailed which waters are subject to federal Clean Water Act protections. The revised WOTUS rule breaks from longstanding federal waters protections to require that protected wetlands have a clearer link to waterways like oceans and rivers. …
Read MorePerenti drills down, takes over DDH1
Perenti and DDH1 have entered into an agreement that will give the former company 100% of DDH1 shares, adding significant breadth to Perenti’s range of surface and underground drilling services. The capabilities of DDH1, which Perenti said complement its existing service offerings, will allow it to realize operational and financial benefits as it pushes toward its own FY2025 targets. The…
Read MoreTurner Staffing acquires HRA
Mining industry staffing firm has acquired its contemporary HR Advantages (HRA), growing its presence across the U.S. for industry recruitment. Turner Staffing, based in Indiana, said it has established itself as a trailblazer in the mining industry by offering tailored staffing solutions that optimize workforce management and mitigate risk for clients. Additionally, leveraging their affiliation, it has compiled a deep…
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