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Michigan’s First Gold Mine in Decades Gets Tentative Permit Approval
October 3, 2016
A Canadian exploratory mining company just cleared a major hurdle on its path to build a controversial open pit gold, zinc and copper mine next to a major river along the Michigan-Wisconsin border. On Friday, Sept. 2, the Michigan Department
Dominion Diamond Restarts Ekati Mine Process Plant Ahead of Schedule, Canada
October 3, 2016
Dominion Diamond Corporation has restarted the Ekati process plant ahead of schedule. The Ekati process plant resumed operations at full capacity on September 21. Plant operations had been suspended since a fire that occurred at the Ekati process plant on
TMAC Resources Receives Amended Project Certificate for Doris North Gold Mine, Canada
October 3, 2016
TMAC Resources Inc. has received an amended project certificate No. 003 for the Doris North Gold Mine Project from the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB). The receipt of the amended certificate marks the completion of the NIRB process, as it
Hexagon Mining Honors Barrick Gold for Safety Commitment in Collision Avoidance Systems
October 3, 2016
Hexagon Mining has marked the 25,000th installation of its SAFEmine Collision Avoidance System (CAS) by honoring Barrick Gold for its commitment to safety. “It’s fitting that a progressive company such as Barrick is part of this landmark,” said Hélio Samora,
Metso Introduces Integrated Approach for In-the-Pit Operations
October 3, 2016
Mines today are continuously being challenged to rethink how to shape their operations to be more sustainable and profitable. Metso’s comprehensive in-the-pit solutions (ITPS) trim the operations by optimizing the entire process — from design to selection of machinery and
Wyoming Environmental Quality Council Gives Approval for Ramaco’s Coal Mine
October 3, 2016
A state environmental review board voted Wednesday to allow Wyoming’s first major coal mine in decades to proceed despite the objections of another coal company. Amid competition from natural gas and tougher environmental regulations, coal mines tend to be cutting
Westmoreland Coal to Close Its Jewett Coal Mine, Texas
October 3, 2016
Less than a month after learning that it was losing its sole customer, Texas Westmoreland Coal Co. has confirmed that it is shutting down its 35,000-acre Jewett Mine located just a few hours northeast of San Antonio in Leon County.
Newmont’s Genesis Mine in Nevada Earns Sentinels of Safety Award
September 30, 2016
Newmont Mining Corp.’s Genesis Mine earned a Sentinels of Safety award Tuesday during the 2016 MINExpo International in Las Vegas. The award is sponsored by the National Mining Association and presented annually to the mines with the best safety records
Nevada Mining in the Spotlight at MINExpo Convention
September 30, 2016
Can you dig Diatomaceous earth? The international mining industry is well aware of the Silver State’s standing as a producer of precious minerals. But the Nevada industry is getting a bigger spotlight this week in Southern Nevada — as is
Rhinebeck Zoning Board Extends Comment Period for Red Wing Sand and Gravel, N.Y.
September 30, 2016
The town Zoning Board of Appeals has held open the comment period and public hearing on a Red Wing Sand and Gravel request to have its entire property considered part of a zoning district in which mining is allowed. Written
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