Rio Tinto said it will build the largest solar power plant in Canada to provide up to 25% of its Diavik diamond mine’s electricity during closure work that will run until 2029. The miner anticipates the plant will be fully operational in the first half of 2024. Full story.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor said the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will extend the public comment period from August 28 to September 11 on proposed amendments to existing federal standards related to workplace exposure of respirable crystalline silica or silica dust. Full story.
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North American Lithium, a joint venture between Piedmont Lithium (25%) and Sayona Mining (75%), has shipped 20,500 metric tons of spodumene concentrate to international parties – its first commercial shipment. Full story.
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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.
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