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Teck Restricts Worker Travel at Red Dog Mine to Keep COVID-19 Out of Mine Site, Alaska
March 26, 2020
In an effort to stop the novel coronavirus from reaching the site and villages in the region, Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska is requiring two-week self-isolation periods and temperature checks before workers can fly to its remote location. Teck,
Newmont Implements Additional Controls to Further Protect Workforce, Neighboring Communities
March 25, 2020
Newmont Corporation has implemented additional controls at its operations and offices around the globe to further protect the health and safety of its workforce, their families, and neighboring communities while also taking steps to preserve long-term business value. “Our business
Cleveland-Cliffs Commends the State of Ohio for Recognizing Essential Businesses
March 25, 2020
Cleveland-Cliffs said it commends Governor Dewine and his administration for their strong leadership and decisive action to implement the ‘stay at home or place of residence’ order for the preservation of public health across the state of Ohio in response
PSEG Donates 50,000 N95 Masks to Aid Response by Health Care and First Responders in New Jersey
March 25, 2020
PSEG is donating more than 50,000 N95 respirator masks to one of New Jersey’s largest health care systems in an effort to help the medical community meet its increased need for protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize the
Gorman-Rupp Continues to Operate as an Essential Business in Ohio
March 25, 2020
The Gorman-Rupp Company will continue to conduct business at all of its locations within the state of Ohio. It is an “essential business” pursuant to the director’s Stay at Home Order issued by the state of Ohio in response to
Nevada Issues Coronavirus Guidelines for Mines
March 24, 2020
Nevada has released new guidelines for the management of staff and labor in the mining, construction and manufacturing industry sectors. “As identified by the Governor of Nevada, the implementation of the following protocols is extremely important to reduce and slow
Blackhawk Mining Shuts Down Mining Operations to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Blackhawk Mining, LLC announced a temporary shutdown of mining operations and employee furlough Friday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-week shutdown begins Monday, March 23 and ends Sunday, April 5. A small number of essential staff will remain
Blackjewel Coal Miners Reach Settlement Over Class Action Lawsuit
March 24, 2020
Attorneys representing hundreds of coal miners in Wyoming reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel, pending final approval by a federal judge. The lawsuit alleged the coal operator violated federal labor law by
Iron Range Mines Face Looming Recession Triggered by COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Amid the spread of the new coronavirus and the likelihood of a global recession, mining companies on the Iron Range continue to staff the taconite mines and iron ore pellet plants at near-full levels. This week, Goldman Sachs and Morgan
EPA Fines Asarco for Failing to Control Dust at Arizona Copper Smelter
March 24, 2020
Federal environmental regulators have fined the mining company Asarco for failing to do enough to control hazardous dust at its copper smelter in southeastern Arizona. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that Asarco paid $33,000 in penalties. The agency said
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