Equinox Gold held an official opening of its Greenstone gold mine in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada, on August 29, which included remarks from the mine’s Indigenous Partners, government dignitaries and Equinox Gold’s leadership team. Full story.
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 16 mines in 10 states in July 2024, issuing 239 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
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The 2024 National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Pre-shift and Technician Team Competition, held this year from August 12-15 in Lexington, Kentucky, wrapped with a number of winners in 13 different categories. Full story.
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FLSmidth has received an order to deliver five AFP2500 concentrate and tailings filters to South32’s Hermosa critical minerals project in southern Arizona. The equipment will help the miner minimize the operation’s environmental impact. Read the full story here.
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MSHA reported that on June 14, one firefighter died, and another was injured at Robar Enterprises Inc., Los Angeles, when a front-end loader tire exploded while firefighters fought an equipment fire. MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident. In the event of a possible or actual fire (e.g., odor, heat, smoke, flames):
Read MoreABB is equipping the next generation of professionals for advanced technology manufacturing by partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program. This collaborative workforce development initiative will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration. ABB’s Ozark motor manufacturing facility, the region’s third-largest employer with more than 250 employees, is a leading economic…
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Endeavour Silver has resumed processing at the Guanacevi mine in Mexico following a primary ball mill trunnion failure on August 12. Full story.
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Ramaco Resources said Fluor Corporation and Hazen Research are helping to advance the development of rare earth and critical mineral deposits at its Brook mine site in Wyoming. Full story.
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Victoria Gold has received an application for receivership from the Yukon government for its Eagle gold mine following a heap leach failure at the site on June 24. Full story.
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Siemag USA has confirmed the recent passing of its North American president, Kenneth Nelson. The company, part of Siemag Tecberg, said Nelson died on May 12, and also released comments about Nelson’s significant role in the group’s advancement. “Prior to 2000 when SIEMAG USA took over the shaft hoisting technology from NORDBERG, not least thanks to Ken’s willingness to join…
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