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Freeport-McMoRan Commits to Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework
September 23, 2020
Freeport-McMoRan has made a commitment to the Copper Mark. The Copper Mark is a new, comprehensive assurance framework that demonstrates the industry’s responsible production practices and contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is the first and
Utah Oil, Gas, and Mining Companies Apply for $5 Million Grant Program
September 22, 2020
Utah oil, gas and mining companies applied this week for a slice of a new $5 million grant program set aside by the state Legislature for an industry hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Applications opened Tuesday morning for the program,
Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration 2020 is Now Accepting Applications
September 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) invites graduate students and early career professionals who are interested in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to apply for the 2020 Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration (RECS) program.
Equinox Gold Completes Phase 1 Mine Construction at Castle Mountain Mine, California
September 22, 2020
Canadian mining company Equinox Gold has completed the construction of the phase 1 mine at its Castle Mountain gold mine in California. Castle Mountain is an open-pit mine which is being developed in San Bernardino County, California, US. Equinox said
Preventing Conveyor Belt Fatalities in Mining
September 22, 2020
MSHA reported that there have been eight fatalities involving belt conveyors in the mining industry since January 26, 2017. Six involved miners working near moving conveyors, while two involved maintenance of an idle conveyor. All of these fatalities could have
Peabody Wins Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Mining Reclamation Award
September 22, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) recently awarded the 2020 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award for coal to Peabody Powder River Mining LLC regarding its management practices related to the successful revegetation the North Antelope Rochelle Mine near Wright.
Blackhawk to Idle Black Oak Underground Coal Mine, West Virginia
September 22, 2020
Blackhawk Mining and its subsidiaries are to idle the Black Oak underground metallurgical coal mine and nearby operations in Boone County, West Virginia, which will result in 164 people losing their jobs on November 12, according to a Worker Adjustment
Trump Promises “No Politics” in Pebble Mine Decision, Alaska
September 22, 2020
A television ad on Fox News from the developer of the Pebble copper and gold mine in Southwest Alaska seems to have gotten the ear of President Donald Trump, who on Wednesday tweeted that politics will not play a role
Two Positive Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed at TMAC’s Hope Bay Mine, Canada
September 22, 2020
Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Hope Bay mine, according to Nunavut’s chief public health officer. In a news release sent late Saturday afternoon by the territorial government, Dr. Michael Patterson announced the cases at the mine,
DOE Awards $20 Million for Research on Rare Earth Elements
September 21, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $20 million for basic research aimed at ensuring a stable U.S. supply of rare earth elements, which are critical for a wide range of technologies and essential to the energy, economic, and national
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