The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has recognized 47 miners for their industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations as part of its annual Individual Safety Awards program. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reported that on July 17, a miner at Holcim’s Swampscott Quarry, Essex County, Mass., died while performing repairs on a gyratory crusher. When a component was being suspended by a crane, a lifting eye welded to the component broke free striking the miner. Full story.
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Central Appalachian-focused American Resources said its American Carbon subsidiary has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell certain assets associated with the Deane Mining complex in eastern Kentucky for $20.6 million. Full story.
Read MorePrecision Pulley & Idler (PPI) said it has acquired Van Gorp Corp., based in Pella, Iowa. Van Gorp has been in business for more than 90 years and has become a “well-respected manufacturer of conveyor components.” Read the full story here.
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Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Franklin Electric recently marked the 10th anniversary of its global corporate headquarters. Read the full story here.
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The U.S. Department of Labor said impact inspections completed at 18 mines in 12 states in June by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) resulted in 242 violations. Read the full story here.
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Canadian-based Teck Resources said it is still evaluating offers for its steelmaking coal operations as the miner seeks to separate its coal and base metals businesses, reported Bloomberg. Read the full story here.
Read MoreSchlam has announced the appointment of Sudhanshu Singh to the position of President – Americas. Singh, who will also be a director and senior company officer of the Schlam Americas Company, will lead its growth strategy in the Americas region from Schlam’s Americas headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. Full story.
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U.S.-based Newmont said that the Canadian Competition Bureau issued a “no action” letter clearing its previously announced acquisition of Newcrest Mining under Canadian competition law as the miner progresses toward receiving regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions for a fourth-quarter closing. Full story.
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The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued an urgent reminder for mines and miners in regards to heat stress on the job, as well as ways to treat it when it does occur. Full story.
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