MSHA reported that on May 16, a worker at a surface mine died when the excavator he was operating traveled over a 200-ft. highwall. This is the seventh fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
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Black Butte Coal allegedly initiates more layoffs
After laying off 19 employees in November, Black Butte Coal Co. has allegedly started a second round of layoffs at its surface mine in Sweetwater County, Wyo., reported Wyoming Public Radio citing a SweetwaterNOW article. In this latest round, 30 employees are likely to be laid off – about a third of the company’s current payroll. “Some of these people…
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Surface mine dewatering pumps may not be particularly glamorous, but they are essential. North American Mining magazine talked to three experts about the most important factors impacting pump selection and performance. By Jonathan Rowland Dewatering pumps “play a critical role in all mining operations and are therefore among the most important equipment in a mine,” said Mikael Hjelm, business development…
Read MoreAmerican Resources expands McCoy Elkhorn with acquisition
Appalachian coal miner American Resources said it has added to its near-term production opportunities, particularly at its McCoy Elkhorn complex in Kentucky, with the acquisition of operating rights to a PCI surface mine in Pike County. Production from the newly added operation will be transported approximately 15 miles to the company’s processing facilities at McCoy Elkhorn; the company anticipates selling…
Read MoreUsing History to Drive the Future
Over 100 Years Ago, No One Thought Rio Tinto Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine In Utah Would Be Profitable. Today, It Is Not Only An Economic Stalwart, But Also A Major Charge In Driving The Future Of Responsible Mining.
Read MorePotential Pennsylvania coal mine taking next forward step
Pennsylvania is taking the next step toward a potential surface mine in Cambria and Somerset counties with the convening of virtual public information events. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced in January that it was planning a virtual public information event regarding the proposed Rosebud Mining Mine 78 Surface Mine No. 3. “Rosebud applied for the new surface coal…
Read MorePotential Pennsylvania coal mine taking next forward step
It has been a while since the U.S. has heard the phrase “new coal mine” anywhere, but Pennsylvania is taking the next step toward a potential surface mine in Cambria and Somerset counties with the convening of virtual public information events. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced this week that it will be holding a virtual public information event…
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