Rio Tinto has finished the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah. Full story.
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Category: North America
MSHA issues haul truck rollover safety alert
MSHA reported that on Oct. 9, a 60-ton haul truck was dumping a load of material when the dump point sloughed off, causing the haul truck to slide down and overturn, coming to rest upside down 15 ft. below. The driver was rescued from the truck through the side window of the cab with minor injuries. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues safety alert for entrapment
MSHA reported that on Oct. 10,, a bulldozer fell into a feeder when a bridged coal pile collapsed, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the operator inside the cab. Emergency response efforts were swift and organized, resulting in the successful rescue of the operator. Full story.
Read MoreInterior Department signs off on Rhyolite Ridge project
The U.S. Interior Department gave final approval to ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic lithium mine permitted by the Biden administration, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreAEM marks largest-ever membership
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has surpassed a new record in its membership tally, surpassing 1,000 members, for the first time in its 125-year history. Full story.
Read MoreNMA releases dates for MINExpo 2028
The National Mining Association (NMA), fresh off of the MINExpo 2024 event in Las Vegas, has confirmed the dates for its next show. MINExpo International 2028 will be returning to Las Vegas from September 26-28, 2028. The 2024 event attracted more than 45,000 people and 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries. Source: nma.org
Read MoreKSB GIW acquires significant stake of shares in AIMS/PIP360
Heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps manufacturer and designer KSB GIW Inc. acquired a significant stake of shares in AIMS/PIP360, an electronics designer and specialist in ultrasonic sensors and analysis. Full story.
Read MoreEquinox’s Greenstone to ramp up mining, processing
Equinox Gold said it made substantial advancement in establishing the footprint of the first phase of the Greenstone gold mine’s open pit in Ontario, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreGM to help Lithium Americas unlock Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas and General Motors have entered into a new investment agreement, which establishes a joint venture to bring the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Humboldt County, Nev., on line. Full story.
Read MoreKomatsu to upgrade Peoria operations
OEM Komatsu said it will be enhancing its presence in Peoria, Ill., with the construction of a new office building that will include collaborative spaces for engineering, sales, manufacturing, management and other functions. Full story.
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