According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), since 2012, falling rocks and materials from hazardous highwalls have resulted in nine mining fatalities and 27 serious injuries. Full story.
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CONSOL Energy taps Thakkar for president, CFO
American coal operator CONSOL Energy has promoted Mitesh Thakkar to the seat of president, in addition to his current position as chief financial officer (CFO), as part of the company’s long-term succession planning. Read more.
Read MoreColumbia Steel reaches agreement to sell assets
Columbia Steel Casting Co. Inc. has reached an agreement with CMS Cepcor Group for the sale of key commercial and technical assets. Full story.
Read MoreGuanajuato’s Cata mill restarts
Canadian-based miner Guanajuato Silver has confirmed the start of precious metals processing at the Cata mill at its Valenciana mines complex in Mexico as it advances big plans for the asset. Full story.
Read MoreDOL offers safety app for spanish-speaking miners
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Miner Safety and Health app for iOS and Android devices is now available in Spanish. Full story.
Read MoreSandvik wins New Gold equipment order
Sandvik will be providing a New Gold operation in British Columbia with a US$13.1 million (SEK135 million) order that is, in part, for new battery-electric mining equipment. Full story.
Read More2023 drilling program kicks off at Ducros
Québec Nickel has started its winter 2023 drilling program at the Ducros nickel-copper-PGE project, located 80 kilometers northeast of Val-d’Or, Québec. The company aims to complete 20,000 meters of drilling this year. Full story.
Read MoreABB puts up stakes in Mexico with MXTEC
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, is now home to an ABB facility, as the company has opened a Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC) there to increase North American project delivery capacity and boost its competitiveness. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto testing renewable diesel at U.S. ops
Another decarbonization step is being taken, this time by Rio Tinto at its United States operations: the operator is planning to swap out its conventional diesel fuel for renewable fuel across its haul truck fleet. Full story.
Read MoreArizona Sonoran plans for the new year
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has announced its 2023 work plan for the Cactus Property, inclusive of the Cactus and Parks/Salyer projects near Casa Grande, Ariz. Full Story.
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