The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 13 mines in nine states in February, identifying 207 violations with 58 being classified as significant and substantial and two as unwarrantable failures. Full story.
Read MoreAn unusually warm Canadian winter delayed the opening of a 400-kilometer ice road that is reconstructed every year to access several diamond mines in the remote Arctic region, reported Reuters. Full story.
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Canadian-based miner IAMGOLD has completed its first gold pour at the Côté Gold mine in the Sudbury District of Ontario, less than 90 days since the start of pre-commissioning activities. Full story.
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The welcome mat is out – SEMCO Publishing and North American Mining magazine is just days away from opening the doors to the West Virginia Coal Show 2024, a two-day exposition at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in West Virginia. Full details.
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The Bureau of Land Management has filed a notice of intent, thus initiating the preparation of an environmental impact statement for Paramount Gold Nevada’s proposed Grassy Mountain mine in Oregon. Full story.
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Chinese ambassador Cong Peiwu said that the country will “continue to do business on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit” with Canada’s domestic critical minerals sector despite a recent crackdown on foreign investment, reported Bloomberg. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reported that on Jan. 29, a miner died when his haul truck traveled over the edge of a stockpile and overturned. This is the second fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Powered Haulage.” Full story.
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has unveiled an online platform to help miners and their families navigate the process of finding healthcare providers, facilities and related resources. Accessible through the agency’s website, the Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners. Read the full story here.
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MSHA reported that from 2010 through 2023, there were 19 drowning accidents. Eleven of these fatal accidents occurred when mobile equipment, operating near water, became submerged. Full story.
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Employees of the Pride mine in Central City, Kentucky, were recently informed that operation was closing and around 200 employees will be jobless in 60 days, reported local media. Full story.
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