Autonomous Solutions has confirmed the divestment of its ASI Mining business unit to Epiroc. Epiroc now holds all interest in the company after formerly having a 34% stake. Full story.
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Category: North America
Fire breaks out at OMNIS coal waste refinery
A fire raged through the OMNIS Bailey coal waste refinery in West Finley Township, Pa., on May 20, reported local media. No injuries were sustained, but the fire did cause a partial collapse of the plant. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports fifth fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on May 8, a miner at U.S. Aggregates’ Flat Rock Plant, Shelby County, Ind., was electrocuted while unloading a roll of belt from a trailer. The miner was performing rigging duties when the crane boom contacted an overhead high-voltage powerline. Full story.
Read MoreGreenstone pours first gold
Sandstorm Gold has confirmed the first gold pour by Equinox Gold at the Greenstone mine near Geraldton, Ontario, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA April impact inspections yield 247 violations
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 11 states in April, issuing 247 violations and two safeguards. Out of these violations, 67 were considered significant and substantial. Read the full story, here.
Read MoreNew BLM rule ‘damages American energy security’: NMA
The National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA president and CEO, on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s decision to ban new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, which is located in northeast Wyoming and southeast Montana. Full story.
Read MoreEpiroc opens surface mining center in Arizona
Epiroc has opened the doors to its new Surface Mining Competency Center in Tucson, Ariz., which the OEM is calling a significant strategic advancement. Full story.
Read MoreIvanhoe Electric to support NAMES initiative
Ivanhoe Electric has announced a multi-year commitment for a $150,000 contribution to the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty (NAMES) initiative, part of the Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA chief calls on mining industry to remain vigilant
MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson has penned the following open letter to the mining community. View letter.
Read MoreB2Gold delays Goose take-off to mid-2025
Miner B2Gold has confirmed that, due to a slight delay in its schedule, first gold from its Goose open-pit and underground complex in Canada, will not be seen until the second quarter of next year. Full story.
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