The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published a Consensus Study Report, Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards, to provide recommendations for the oversight and guidance of respiratory protection in the United States. Read the full article from North American Mining.
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RooGold, Monarca Minerals appoint CEOs
Two Canadian gold miners, RooGold and Monarca Minerals, are stepping forward with new chief executive officers. Read full article on North American Mining.
Read MoreMSHA issues safety reminder for development mining near wells
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released a safety notice for the nation’s mining operations relating to development mining near wells, an issue it says is happening thousands of times across the U.S. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreNational Coal Council now National Advisory Committee on Coal
The Department of Energy said in a Federal Register announcement last week that the National Coal Council is being re-established as the National Advisory Committee on Coal. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreGold Mountain delivers first ore to New Gold
Gold Mountain confirmed it has completed its first ore delivery to New Gold’s New Afton mine in British Columbia. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreAlpha picks Horn for EVP, CCO
Appalachian coal miner Alpha Metallurgical Resources has promoted Dan Horn to serve as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective January 25. Read the full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreVaccination pilot program targets miners in Kentucky, Arizona
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new program designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among miners in Kentucky and Arizona. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that vaccination rates are below 60% in the two states where a substantial number of mining operations exist. Read full story from North American Mining.
Read MoreMontana operation begins year with new CEO
Montana’s only underground coal mine, Signal Peak, has kicked off 2022 with new leadership. The Associated Press reported Jan. 11 that the operation seated Parker Phipps as president and CEO effective Feb. 1. He replaces outgoing president Joseph Farinelli. View full article from North American Mining.https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2022/01/19/montana-operation-begins-year-with-new-ceo/
Read MoreAurcana Silver updates RV mine
Aurcana Silver reported several areas of advancement at its Revenue-Virginius (RV) polymetallic mine in Ouray, Colo., including an imminent resumption of operations at its mill. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreLundin’s Eagle mine plays host to Guinness World Record
Lundin Mining and its Eagle underground nickel mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula recently worked alongside luxury carmaker Porsche to set a new Guinness World Record: the greatest altitude change ever achieved by an electric car. Read full article from North American Mining.
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