The American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) is returning to Reno, Nev., in December for its 128th annual meeting. Read full article.
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Category: North America
Blockade causes operations halt at Los Filos
Miner Equinox Gold has confirmed the temporary suspension of operations at its Los Filos open-pit and underground complex in Guerrero state, Mexico, due to an illegal blockade. Read more.
Read MoreBens Creek eyeing second highwall miner
Met coal producer Bens Creek spotlighted a significant growth decision on its most recent operational update as it continues an upward trend of production in West Virginia: a second highwall miner for its complex. Read full article.
Read MoreMonarch slows operations at Beaufor
Monarch Mining, owner of the Beaufor mine east of Val-d’Or, Quebec, and the associated Beacon Mill, has opted to slow down operations at the mine due to technical, mechanical and procurement issues. Read more.
Read MoreNew app will provide miners with health, safety, miners’ rights information
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration launched an app for use on iPhone and Android devices that will help get timely information directly to miners and members of the mining community. Read full article.
Read MoreMetso Outotec consolidates, boosts testing capabilities
With the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide, Metso Outotec has announced the consolidation of its minerals testing services in the U.S. into a single 5,500-square-meter (about 59,000 sq. ft.) facility in York, Pa. Read full article.
Read MorePumpkin Hollow gets restart plan
A restart of operations and ramp-up of production is in the future of Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow complex in Yerington, Nev., after the company came to an agreement with lenders for a US$93 million infusion of funding for the underground mine. Read full article.
Read MoreNew Elk marks first loading of second unit train
Growing coal operation New Elk near Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colo., has completed its first loading of a second unit train, according to mine owner Allegiance Coal. Read full article.
Read MoreCoronado Coal expanding Virginia met mine
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin has confirmed plans by Coronado Global Resources to expand the Buchanan complex in Buchanan and Tazewell counties to increase the mine’s capacity. Read full article.
Read MoreBluefield Show, International Mines Rescue offering busy September
September in the Appalachian region’s mining industry is shaping up to be a busy month between two events that draw respectable audiences each year, the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show in Bluefield, W. Va., and the International Mines Rescue Competition being held in nearby Beaver. Read full article.
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