The U.S. Department of Labor released the results of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) second Pattern of Violations screening in 2024 and announced that for the first time since 2021, none of the nation’s mines met the POV criteria for the existence of a pattern of violations under section 104(e) of the Mine Act. Full story.
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USGS tracks nation’s critical materials supply
At the end of 2024, the White House released the first Quadrennial Supply Chain review, detailing supply chains critical for national and economic security, including the U.S. Geological Survey’s accomplishments mapping potential new sources of critical minerals in the U.S. Full story.
Read MoreGuitarra hits commercial production
Precious metals miner Sierra Madre Gold and Silver commenced full commercial production at its Guitarra mine complex in Mexico’s Silver Belt on January 1. Full story.
Read MoreUSGS reports Q3 mineral commodity production
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported U.S. production of selected mineral commodities in the third quarter 2024. U.S. mine and plant production data for 16 selected mineral commodities are provided on a monthly (or quarterly) basis by the USGS to the board of governors, Federal Reserve System (FRS), for use in preparing its index of industrial production and the related…
Read MoreFinal rule on Black Lung Benefits Act released
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs has issued a final rule revising the regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act related to self-insurance by coal mine operators. Full story.
Read MoreDoE investing millions for domestic essential mineral production, recovery
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has confirmed an earmark of $17 million across 14 projects that will accelerate critical materials innovation while promoting safe, sustainable, economic, and efficient solutions to meet current and future supply chain needs. Full story.
Read MoreMetso to expand Arizona campus
Metso broke ground December 11 on a significant expansion to its service center and a new advanced training facility in Mesa, Ariz. Full story.
Read MoreImperial Metals, Mount Polley handed Fisheries Act charges
Imperial Metals and its Mount Polley Mining arm, which suffered a high-profile tailings storage facility failure in August 2014, has been served a notice of charges alleging violations of the Fisheries Act in Canada. Full story.
Read MoreVoisey’s Bay is now mining underground
Vale has completed construction and commissioning of the Voisey’s Bay mine expansion project, transitioning the Canadian nickel mine from open pit to underground mining. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports two more fatalities
MSHA reported that on Nov. 5, a miner at Samuel G. Hurworth in Crane County, Texas, died when the haul truck he was operating over travelled a dump point. The edge of the dump point failed, causing the haul truck to travel backwards, overturn and land on the roof of the cab. Full story.
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