Sleeping Giant mill reawakens

Quebec-based Abcourt Mines said the mill at its Sleeping Giant underground gold operation in the Abitibi region of the province restarted processing on February 13. In its Feb. 20 confirmation of the restart, it confirmed it saw 20 tonnes per hour in the first week. On Feb. 19, it marked 32 tph with the addition of the second ball mill.…

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MSHA identifies West Virginia mine as chronic violator

As a result of its second 2023 pattern of violations (POV) screening, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has identified Mine No. 39 in McDowell County, W.Va., as a chronic violator. The underground mine is operated by Twin State Mining. MSHA said that the mine met the initial POV criteria for the existence of a pattern of violations under section…

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New WV mine rescue, examiner rules effective Jan. 10

The West Virginia Coal Association and state regulators have confirmed the new set of rules that will dictate age requirements for new mine rescue team members and new outlines for mine examinations are coming into effect on January 10. The newly promulgated rules and regulations addressing the age of new mine rescue members are under Title 49, Series 4, and…

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Goldrush good to go

Barrick Gold’s Nevada Gold Mines has confirmed receipt of its plan of operations for the new Goldrush underground mine at the Cortex complex in Beowawe, Nev., from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, allowing it to advance to active status. The record of decision from the agency sets forth Goldrush’s plan to start ramping up in 2024 after commissioning of…

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Just one week until Southeast Mine Conference

More than 450 attendees are expected to convene October 31-November 3 for this year’s Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference in Birmingham, Ala., with “Taking Ownership of Safety and Health” as its theme. A full schedule has been prepared for the event being held again at the Renaissance Ross Bridge in Hoover, beginning with an optional short course on Oct.…

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Pumpkin Hollow ore processing goal achieved

With the first stope backfilled and its paste plant commissioned, Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow underground mine is in perfect step and has achieved the first ore feed to the complex’s mill. The producer said October 3 that processing operations have now recommenced at an initial feed rate to the mills of 3,000 tons per day (t/d), which now permits its…

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OceanaGold mines first ore at Haile’s underground mine

Gold and copper producer OceanaGold has mined first development ore from the Horseshoe underground mine within its Haile gold operation in Kershaw, S.C. The company said it is on track to deliver first stope ore in October with ramp-up to occur through the first half of 2024. Development of Horseshoe has progressed with approximately 2,230 meters of total development to…

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No injuries in Lucky Friday fire

Operations have halted at Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday mine in Idaho after a fall-of-ground incident that resulted in a fire. In an August 21 statement, Hecla confirmed that no personnel were in the mine at the time of the failure in the mine’s #2 shaft, a secondary egress, an unused station under repair. “While a full inspection has not occurred,…

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Tragedy strikes Guanajuato Silver mine

Guanajuato Silver has reported a fatal accident occurred on August 12 at its San Ignacio mine in Guanajuato, Mexico. “We offer our prayers and condolences to the family at this tragic time. We are currently providing support to all those impacted, while at the same time we are working with local authorities to fully understand the specific details of this…

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Mining PA conference just weeks away

Mine and plant operators, suppliers, government, professional group members and other industry advocates are all set to convene in just weeks at Mining PA, being hosted at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center from August 14-16. The event will begin with a reception beginning at 6 p.m. on August 14, and the opening session on health and safety will…

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