MSHA reported that on Jan.17, a miner at Taiheiyo Cement Corp.’s Mojave Plant & Quarry, Kern, Calif., was fatally injured when his personal car collided with a customer truck. Both vehicles were traveling toward each other in opposite directions on an icy mine access road. Full story.
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Integrated Power acquires Southland Electrical Group
Integrated Power Solutions (IPS), in its journey to expand its service capabilities, coverage and distribution, has acquired electrical equipment and service provider and power management firm Southland Electrical Group. Full story.
Read MoreHighest-grade rare earth deposit uncovered in Montana
Salt Lake City-based private rare earth developer U.S. Critical Materials has revealed it has discovered a billion-dollar “game-changer” for the industry in Montana: the highest-grade REE deposit in the United States. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues safety alert after rash of electrocutions
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to stay clear of the line of electrical fires after three miners were electrocuted in a 10-day period. Full story.
Read MoreAnglo takes stake in Canada Nickel
Anglo American confirmed this week it is set to take over a 9.9% holding in Canada Nickel, owner of the Crawford nickel project in the Timmins mining camp, Ontario. Full story.
Read MoreThacker Pass moving ahead after favorable ROD
Canadian miner Lithium Americas has confirmed a favorable ruling from the U.S. District Court for the issuance of a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Thacker Pass operation in Nevada. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports on December 2022 fatality
MSHA reported that on Dec. 16, 2022, a contract mechanic at Signal Peak Silica of Atascosa in Poteet, Texas, died while removing the counterweight of an excavator, when it fell and struck him. Full story.
Read MoreMissouri S&T earns pollution prevention grant
A team of researchers at one of the nation’s top mining engineering institutions, Missouri University of Science and Technology, have been bestowed a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for work focused on preventing pollution in the mining industry. Full story.
Read MoreAmerican Lithium buys back final TLC Lithium royalty
American Lithium has entered into an agreement with Nevada Alaska Mining Co., an arms-length party, to buy back the remaining 1% gross overriding royalty on the miner’s TLC Lithium project, located northwest of Tonopah, Nev. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues warning about highwalls
According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), since 2012, falling rocks and materials from hazardous highwalls have resulted in nine mining fatalities and 27 serious injuries. Full story.
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