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Unions Sue Government Over Mining Safety for Better COVID-19 Protections
June 19, 2020
The United Mine Workers of America and the United Steelworkers submitted the suit Tuesday, saying the coronavirus poses a “grave danger” to miners, who often work near one another where air is circulated. The unions, collectively, represent thousands of coal
PwC Report: COVID-19 Threw B.C.‘s Mining Sector New Curveball to Swing At
June 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a shock to a B.C. mining sector that was already under some strain, according to a new report from consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Financial results from 2019 showed an industry already readjusting to lower prices for copper
Public Expresses Alarm Over Proposed Coal Mine Inspection Rule
June 19, 2020
The federal agency tasked with upholding mining and environmental laws at the nation’s surface coal mines proposed a new rule last month aimed at strengthening coordination with state regulators when responding to citizen complaints of potential mining violations. Though federal
Action in Mingo Moves Plans Forward for King Coal Festival, W.Va.
June 19, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Action in Mingo group is continuing to move forward with their plans for the 48th annual King Coal Festival this fall. “Governor Justice of West Virginia has given the green light to all fairs and
Minnesota Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on PolyMet Air Permit
June 18, 2020
The Minnesota Supreme Court granted review of a Minnesota Court of Appeals’ ruling regarding the NorthMet Project air permit, according to Poly Met Mining, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PolyMet Mining Corp. In a March 23 ruling, the Court
Northern Dynasty:Pebble Partnership Rolls Out Revenue Sharing for Full-Time Residents of Bristol Bay
June 18, 2020
Northern Dynasty Minerals said that its US-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership has released a local revenue sharing program to ensure full-time residents of communities in southwest Alaska benefit directly from the future operation of the proposed Pebble mine. The Pebble
Metals Creek Resources Signs MOU with Mishkeegogamang First Nation for Dona Lake Gold Property
June 18, 2020
Metals Creek Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mishkeegogamang First Nation. The goal is to establish a long term, mutually beneficial and co-operative relationship based on trust and certainty. “This MOU is a tangible example of Metals
Skeena Resources Commences Pre-Feasibility Study for Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project, Canada
June 18, 2020
Skeena Resources Limited has commenced a preliminary feasibility study (PFS) for the Eskay Creek gold-silver project located in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia. The goal of the PFS is to technically further de-risk Eskay Creek while developing an
Wolfden Recommences Exploration at Its Polymetallic Pickett Mt. Project, Maine
June 18, 2020
Wolfden Resources Corporation has recommenced exploration field work on its high-grade polymetallic Pickett Mountain Project in Northern Maine. Crews have returned to site to continue with ground geophysical surveys to position new targets in advance of the next drill program
Golden Predator Releases Update on Brewery Creek Mine Restart Study in Yukon, Cananda
June 18, 2020
Golden Predator Mining released and update on the status of the Brewery Creek restart study-phase one, expected to be complete in Q3/2020. The study considers the feasibility of reprocessing the leach pad material as the initial phase of restarting the
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