Copper Mountain Mining, along with partners SMS Equipment, Komatsu, ABB, Clean BC and B.C. Hydro, has commissioned a trolley assist project at its namesake mine in southern British Columbia that will help it achieve its carbon intensity reduction goals. Read full article from North American Mining.
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Williamson confirmed as new MSHA Assistant Secretary
The U.S. Senate held a voice vote and confirmed Chris Williamson as the next assistant secretary for mine safety and health. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreMSHA reports eighth, ninth fatalities
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on February 28, a contract miner died when he was crushed between the rib and a single boom face drill. Read the full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreCamino Rojo declares commercial production
Canadian producer Orla Mining has announced commercial production has started at its Camino Rojo oxide gold operation in the Zacatecas state, Mexico. Read full article form North American Mining.
Read MoreNew labor agreement for Rio Tinto Kennecott workers
After seven weeks of talks, Rio Tinto has confirmed that a new five-year labor agreement for the 1,300 workers at its Kennecott copper complex near Salt Lake City, Utah has been ratified. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreFrontier Lithium completes lithium pilot plant
Frontier Lithium has successfully wrapped its pilot-scale mineral processing plant programme in Ontario, Canada, to produce 500 kilograms of spodumene concentrate for use in the piloting of a hydrometallurgical conversion process. See full article on North American Mining.
Read MoreReinson tapped as First Mining Gold COO
Canadian producer First Mining Gold has selected industry veteran Jeff Reinson as its incoming chief operating officer effective March 28. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreSME praises Mining Schools Act of 2022
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has lauded the introduction of the Mining Schools Act of 2022, also known as the Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022. Read the full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreNew Gold appoints Godin COO
Toronto-based New Gold has selected former Pretium executive Patrick Godin to serve as its chief operating officer. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreGSilver selects Davila as new president
Mexico-focused precious metals miner Guanajuato Silver (GSilver) has appointed Ramon Davila as its new president. Read full article from North American Mining.
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