MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson has penned the following open letter to the mining community. View letter.
Read MoreMSHA chief calls on mining industry to remain vigilant
Category: North America
B2Gold 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.
Read MoreEquinor obtains stake in lithium projects
International energy company Equinor said it has entered an agreement with Standard Lithium to acquire a 45% stake in lithium projects located in southwest Arkansas and east Texas, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports fourth fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on April 15, a miner at Riverbend Sand and Gravel, Weld, Colo., died when the tail section of a collapsible belt conveyor fell and pinned him between the tail section and middle section. The miner was working as part of a crew to tear down the conveyor in preparation to be moved. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues nearly 200 violations in March
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 11 states in March, issuing 199 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
Read MoreCopper assets get boost from potential BHP-Anglo deal: Hudbay exec
The head of Toronto-based Hudbay Minerals said BHP’s recent bid for Anglo American has “increased the valuation of copper assets,” reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreAmerica’s Coal Associations release statement on EPA Final Carbon Rule
The nation’s miners and coal allies from around the country who collectively account for 400,000 American workers and $261 billion in annual economic activity, join hand-in-hand today to strongly oppose President Biden’s EPA for utilizing federal rulemaking to essentially attempt to shut down coal plants and coal mining operations across the country. Full story.
Read MoreIdaho Copper to update project PEA
Idaho Copper has recently hired three mining consulting and engineering firms to commence comprehensive core scanning and ore sorting programs designed to result in an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its copper-molybdenum-silver deposit in Idaho. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA safety alerts: Electric arc flashes, customer truck drivers
MSHA has reported that in the last six months, 11 miners received injuries due to electric arc flashes. In one instance, two miners were injured by an arc flash while performing maintenance on a breaker box; another, two contract miners received burns while checking the rotation on a transformer. Full story.
Read MoreMatrix Design Group breaks ground for new HQ
Matrix Design Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters in Newburgh, Indiana, on April 18. Full story.
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