Barrick Gold-owned and operated Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) has taken the first shovel of dirt from the ground near Dunphy, Nev., for a 200-megawatt, alternating current (MWAC) photovoltaic solar facility that will help to fast-track the company’s decarbonization program. Full article.
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Renewed attention to gold mining at both new and historical sites in Virginia prompted the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine at Virginia Tech to convene a study about the potential impacts of gold mining, chaired by William Hopkins, Virginia Tech professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. Read…
Read MoreCanadian gold company Argonaut Gold said president and CEO Larry Radford has resigned, effective immediately, for personal health reasons. He will continue as a member of the board of directors and chief advisor to the new CEO until January 22. Read full article.
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Canadian coal miner Morien Resources has been notified by provincial officials that Kameron Collieries, owner-operator of the Donkin operation in Cape Breton, of a seven-year renewal of its industrial approval. Read full article.
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Canadian-based Artemis Gold has appointed Jeremy Langford as president in addition to his role of chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2023, reflecting his increased scope and organizational responsibilities within the gold development company since joining in 2021. Read view article.
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The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is urging miners and operators to remain alert during the winter months as temperatures drop and safety hazards rise. Read full story.
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Komatsu recently revealed that it placed an advanced longwall automation system at Arch Resources’ Leer mine in northern West Virginia. Read full article.
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For the 13th time, the U.S. marked National Miners Day, and U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) assistant secretary for mine safety and health Christopher Williamson marked the occasion in a statement. Read full article.
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President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 2 to block a national U.S. railroad strike that could have caused major harm to supply chains and the economy. Read full article.
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Canadian-based Generation Mining said its Marathon palladium copper project in northwestern Ontario was approved by the joint federal and provincial environmental assessment process. It will now proceed to obtain the necessary permits for construction and operation of the mine. Read full article.
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