The Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January, issuing 188 violations. Since 2023, the agency has identified 2,927 violations, including 827 significant and substantial and 57 unwarrantable failure findings during its impact inspections. Full story.
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NMA urges caution on energy transition
According to new polling by the National Mining Association, conducted by Maru/Blue, the vast majority of Americans support an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes coal and are concerned that the rush to transition to renewable energy is going to sacrifice our ability to keep the lights on. Full story.
Read MoreSMS Equipment expands underground offering with Komatsu
Under a new deal, SMS Equipment has been named dealer of Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment across most of Canada and in Alaska. Full story.
Read MoreBaffinland, ROGESA to explore producing ‘green’ steel
Baffinland Iron Mines and German steelmaker ROGESA are strengthening their cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further investigate the use of high-grade iron ore from Nunavut, Canada, in low carbon “green” steel production. Full story.
Read MoreBrookville earns ISO 9001
Pennsylvania-based Brookville said its quality assurance program has been validated as compliant with ISO 9001:2015 Standards following a recent certification audit. Full story.
Read MoreAmerican Rare Earths raises capital for Halleck Creek
American Rare Earths has received firm commitments via an institutional placement to raise gross proceeds of A$13.5 million at an issue price of $0.30 per share for the development of its Halleck Creek rare earths project in Wyoming. Full story.
Read MoreHitachi Construction Machinery opens new regional HQ
In a strategic move to propel its growth in the region, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has opened a sustainable headquarters facility in Newman, Georgia. The company said the campus will facilitate the development and production of new machinery and elevate customer support. Full story.
Read MoreSleeping Giant mill reawakens
Quebec-based Abcourt Mines said the mill at its Sleeping Giant underground gold operation in the Abitibi region of the province restarted processing on February 13. Full story.
Read MoreDarby mine to exhaust reserves
Bluegrass Natural Resources said the mine reserve at its Darby coal operation in eastern Kentucky will be exhausted in the next several weeks. The mine has been in production for over 30 years. Full story.
Read MoreRed Dog earns Zinc Mark: Teck Resources
Teck Resources said its Red Dog Operations, the largest critical mineral mine in the United States, has been awarded the Zinc Mark in recognition of environmentally and socially responsible production practices. Full story.
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