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.
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Alpha 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.
Read MoreBayhorse silver mine completes mill refurb
Just 90 days after receiving its initial permit to build, Canadian miner Bayhorse Silver has completed the new upgraded milling facility in Payette, Idaho, and has restarted milling operations at the site which supports its nearby Bayhorse mine in Oregon. During the building period, the company said it processed a substantial amount of silver material through its Steinert ore sorter;…
Read MoreSwanson opens new Elko location
West Virginia-based hydraulics supplier Swanson Industries is putting out the welcome mat on its newest location, its second in as many years, in Elko, Nev. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreIncrease in MSHA Penalties
On Jan. 14, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule in the Federal Register that will increase Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) civil monetary penalties by 1.06222%. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 requires the department to adjust its civil monetary penalty levels for inflation annually no later than Jan. 15 of…
Read MoreWestern Copper and Gold, Rugby seat new executives
Two Canadian miners are beginning the new year with new leadership: Western Copper and Gold and Rugby Mining. Read full article from North Mining Mining:
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