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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
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,
Ontario Gov’t Awards Boart Longyear $1.37 Million for Development of Drilling Systems Technology
October 3, 2016
The government of Ontario has awarded Boart Longyear Canada $1.37 million to support the development of a mineral exploration drilling site and drilling systems technology. Investments by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in projects like these have the
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
Fatality at Premier Magnesia Mine in Nevada
September 30, 2016
A miner who spent two weeks on life support after falling off equipment at a Nevada mine has died. The Elko Daily Free Press reports 60-year-old Richard Duff fell off a piece of heavy equipment on Sept. 15 and hit
NMA Recognizes Peabody Energy as First in Industry to Complete Premier Safety Certification
September 29, 2016
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recognized Peabody Energy as the first in the industry to achieve independent certification under the CORESafety® system, a safety and health management system emphasizing a leadership culture that engages employees to prevent accidents. “Safety
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