CEEC International: Coalition for Minerals Efficiency (CEEC) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 CEEC Medal in four separate categories, two with winning medals and two with high commendation. The Medal for Technical research went to John Forster, Adman Olmstead, Xinyi (Wendy) Tian, Darryel Boucher, Matthew GoldBaum, Chris Pickles and Erin Bobicki for their research resulting in the paprt “Microwave…
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Nevada Mining Association awards outstanding safety efforts
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has recognized 47 miners for their industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations as part of its annual Individual Safety Awards program. Full story.
Read MoreIoneer first to join new ESG subscription service
Emerging lithium-boron producer Ioneer is the first subscriber of Towards Sustainable Mining’s newly launched subscription service for global mining companies to publicly report on key sustainability data. The Towards Sustainable Mining initiative is a globally recognized sustainability program that helps drive performance improvement at the site level and contributes to securing support for mining activities from the communities where it…
Read MoreB.C. port strikes disrupt mining supply chain: MAC
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) said it is alarmed by the adverse impact ongoing strikes at ports throughout British Columbia are having on the mining industry and the broader Canadian economy. Full story.
Read MoreProof Engineers advance road maintenance with new GPM system
New technology developed by haul road specialists Proof Engineers is advancing road maintenance practices and improving road conditions for both mining and civil construction companies. The Grader Performance Monitor (GPM) system is an advanced asset management system designed by the company in response to these companies’ pursuit for innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and lower costs. Proof Engineers, which…
Read MoreCanada funds projects to enhance mining sector
The Government of Canada said it is investing more than $15 million to accelerate the commercialization of made-in-Canada mining solutions that will better equip the country’s sector. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA’s silica proposal released
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal by its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to amend current federal standards to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica, or silica dust.” The proposed rule change will ensure miners have at least the same level of protections as workers in other industries.…
Read MoreMAC taps Chisholm
The Mining Association of Canada has elected its newest chair, Rio Tinto’s Carolyn Chisholm. Chisholm, who serves as general manager of External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, will serve a two-year term with MAC. Read more.
Read MoreFlanders, MES ink dual fuel collaboration
With a mutual eye on decarbonization, Flanders and MES have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to team on deploying dual-fuel technology for mining trucks. The pair said earlier this month that the agreement will serve as a platform to advance aftermarket dual fuel technology consisting of natural gas and diesel for diesel engine haul trucks to reduce carbon emissions…
Read MoreChilean government approves mining tax reform
Lawmakers in Chile’s lower house of Congress approved a mining tax reform bill, which will require large copper and lithium miners that operate in the mineral-rich country to pay more taxes and royalties to the government, reported Reuters. Under the reform, the top tax rate will reach up to nearly 47% for companies that produce over 80,000 tonnes of fine…
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