It has been a while since the U.S. has heard the phrase “new coal mine” anywhere, but Pennsylvania is taking the next step toward a potential surface mine in Cambria and Somerset counties with the convening of virtual public information events. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced this week that it will be holding a virtual public information event…
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Miners News: Top 5 of 2021
This past year has been an exciting one for the staff of SEMCO Publishing and North American Mining magazine, and even more so for Miners News, which at the time of this writing is just over four months old. Despite its relative youth, Miners News had a tremendous growth in readership and interest. Here are the Top 5 North American…
Read MoreBarrick picks Keener as North American COO
Barrick has appointed Christine Keener to serve as its chief operating officer for the company’s North American region. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreSandvik selects Diesel Machinery as mobile equipment distributor
Sandvik appointed Diesel Machinery Inc. as its authorized distributor for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment in South Dakota. The dealer will be responsible for equipment sales and full aftermarket support through the provision of spare parts and local customer service. The appointment of Diesel Machinery reinforces Sandvik’s commitment in sourcing and selecting the right companies to develop…
Read MoreMAG Silver, Fresnillo continue work at Juanicipio
Fresnillo and MAG Silver said in a recent operational update for the Juanicipio project in the Fresnillo silver trends in Mexico that the project’s commissioning progress remains on schedule despite obstacles with power as well as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreRambler’s Ming mine zapped by operator shortage
A “substantial rise” in COVID-19 infections in Newfoundland, Canada, and the region’s prevention mandates are to blame for a contractor shortage that miner Rambler Metals and Mining confirmed has impacted mining at its Ming copper-gold operation in eastern Canada. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreMSHA to Hold Public Hearing on Mobile Equipment Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor will reopen the rulemaking record and hold a virtual public hearing on Jan. 11, 2022, on the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s proposed rule for Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment to improve safe usage of mobile, powered-haulage equipment. This proposed rule is one of several actions MSHA has taken to reduce fatal and nonfatal…
Read MoreMetso Outotec sending grinding equipment to Las Truchas
Metso Outotec has landed a €17 million order for key grinding equipment for ArcelorMittal’s Las Truchas iron ore processing facility in Mexico, which is currently undergoing a refurbishment.
Read MoreCanadian Mining Hall of Fame to induct Mackey, others
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame has offered congratulations to its five newest inductees for 2022.
Read MoreScorpio picks Zerga as CEO, president
Scorpio Gold has selected Chris Zerga as its president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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