MSHA reported that on June 14, one firefighter died, and another was injured at Robar Enterprises Inc., Los Angeles, when a front-end loader tire exploded while firefighters fought an equipment fire. MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident. In the event of a possible or actual fire (e.g., odor, heat, smoke, flames):
Read MoreABB is equipping the next generation of professionals for advanced technology manufacturing by partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a career-readiness program. This collaborative workforce development initiative will offer a curriculum focused on automation technology, air conditioning and refrigeration. ABB’s Ozark motor manufacturing facility, the region’s third-largest employer with more than 250 employees, is a leading economic…
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Endeavour Silver has resumed processing at the Guanacevi mine in Mexico following a primary ball mill trunnion failure on August 12. Full story.
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Ramaco Resources said Fluor Corporation and Hazen Research are helping to advance the development of rare earth and critical mineral deposits at its Brook mine site in Wyoming. Full story.
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Victoria Gold has received an application for receivership from the Yukon government for its Eagle gold mine following a heap leach failure at the site on June 24. Full story.
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Siemag USA has confirmed the recent passing of its North American president, Kenneth Nelson. The company, part of Siemag Tecberg, said Nelson died on May 12, and also released comments about Nelson’s significant role in the group’s advancement. “Prior to 2000 when SIEMAG USA took over the shaft hoisting technology from NORDBERG, not least thanks to Ken’s willingness to join…
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Alabama miner Warrior Met Coal, undergoing an expansion at its Blue Creek mine that includes more efficient coal transport, has retained Beumer Group for the construction of a long-distance overland conveyor. Full story.
Read MoreRamaco Resources said Fluor Corporation and Hazen Research are helping to advance the development of rare earth and critical mineral deposits at its Brook mine site in Wyoming. Full story.
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Canadian officials announced more than C$16 million to support the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). The funding will be used to expand the Rare Earth Processing Facility to process a wider range of rare earth minerals and to create a new database. Full story.
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BinMaster moved into new offices on Transformation Drive at the Innovation Campus at the University of Lincoln (Nebraska) last month, following the destruction of its 115,000-square-foot facility in April by an F3 tornado. Full story.
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