Overall, The Total Amount Of Resources That Every American Born In 2024 Will Need In Their Lifetime Is 3.06 Million Pounds. By Mark S. Kuhar Let’s welcome the 2024 Mineral Baby. For decades, the amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born in the current year will need in their lifetime has been presented in an iconic educational…
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The Mining Law of 1872
The Law Does Not Limit The Number Of Mill Sites That Claimants Can Locate. By Martin P. Stratte The Mining Law of 1872 allows people to prospect for valuable minerals on public lands. Prospectors can “locate” or “stake” mining claims. Claimants can also locate “mill sites” for milling or other mining-related activities.[1] Mill sites can be used for processing facilities…
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Allocating Time And Resources For Acclimating New Employees To The Organization Is An Investment. By Thomas J. Roach First impressions can have a long-lasting impact on employee performance and morale. Allocating time and resources for acclimating new employees to the organization is an investment that will pay dividends over all the years they work at the company. Onboarding new employees…
Read MoreTRAM Conference on Tap for Nov.12-15
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration is holding its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference in Beaver, W.Va., Nov. 12-15. The event will bring some of the industry’s leading mine safety and health trainers together to discuss best practices and new approaches for protecting miners at metal, nonmetal and coal mines…
Read MoreMSHA Completes Impact Inspections at Eight Mines in Seven States
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in September 2024 at eight mines in Indiana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin and issued 112 violations.
Read MoreTitan America Acquires D.M. Conner Sand & Gravel
Titan America has acquired D.M. Conner Sand & Gravel Co., which operates an aggregates quarry located in Stuarts Draft, Va. The acquisition further advances the company’s mission to lead in providing high-quality construction materials.
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