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Eastern Kentucky Coal Mine Death Blamed on Safety Lapses
July 21, 2017
An accident that killed a coal miner in Pike County happened because a conveyor belt did not have adequate safety guards, according to a federal investigation. Ray Hatfield Jr. was killed Jan. 26 when his clothing got tangled in bolts
Nevada Mining Association: Mining has $10 Billion Impact on Nevada Economy
July 21, 2017
The mining industry has been fundamental to Nevada’s economy since the state’s inception and continues to have a large impact today. “Mining is truly the foundation of Nevada’s economy,” Dana Bennett, president of the Nevada Mining Association, said. “The state
Centralia Coal Mine Reunion Set for August, Washington
July 21, 2017
When it comes to workplace environments, a coal mine is unlike any other. They say it can be dark as a dungeon way down in a mine, and it is most certainly a dirty and dangerous job even above it.
Former Magnetation Owners Form New Company Tacora Resources After Canadian Acquisitions
July 21, 2017
The former owners of the Magnetation iron ore processing operations on Minnesota’s Iron Range are moving north, starting a new company working to reopen an idled iron ore mine in eastern Canada. Matt and Larry Lehtinen have formed Tacora Resources
Sandvik to Sell Parts of Mining Systems to FLSmidth
July 20, 2017
Sandvik’s Mining Systems is a supplier of design and engineering of material handling systems. In 2016 the operations had annual sales of 2.9 billion SEK. Sandvik’s plan to exit Mining Systems is as follows: • The project part of the
Excellon Achieves Dry Mining Conditions at Platosa Mine With Completion of Optimization Plan, Mexico
July 20, 2017
Excellon Resources Inc. has achieved dry mining conditions and completed its mine optimization plan at the company’s Platosa Mine in Durango, Mexico. “The completion of the optimization plan at Platosa marks a significant milestone in Platosa’s history and we now
EPA Initiates Process to Withdraw Its Proposed Determination for Northern Dynasty’s Pebble Project
July 20, 2017
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. said the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun a process to withdraw a proposed determination it issued under the Clean Water Act (CWA) in 2014 that would have restricted development of the Pebble Project in
The Washington Companies Acquires Dominion Diamond for $1.2 Billion
July 19, 2017
Dominion Diamond Corporation and The Washington Companies have entered into an arrangement agreement under which an entity affiliated with Washington will acquire all of Dominion’s outstanding common shares for US$14.25 per share in cash or a total equity value of
Caterpillar Yellow Iron a Highlight of White House “Made in America” Showcase
July 19, 2017
Caterpillar Inc. brought its iconic yellow iron to the White House as part of a “Made in America” event to showcase products built in the United States. Companies from all 50 states were invited – Caterpillar solely representing Illinois as
Wildfire Situation Remains Critical at Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine, Canada
July 19, 2017
While there are no fires in the immediate vicinity of Taseko Mines’ Gibraltar Mine and receiving supplies is not an issue at this time, the severity of the situation has impacted its employees’ ability to travel to the mine. Mining
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