Congressman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced the Saving America’s Mines Act, legislation that will prohibit any administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible.
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MSHA Reports 29 Mine-Related Deaths in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported there were 29 mining fatalities, making it the sixth consecutive year that mining fatalities were below 30. Among those fatalities, five occurred in coal mines, a historic low.
Read MoreInnovative Quarry Operation Proposed in Colorado
A proposal to develop an environmentally focused sand and gravel supply operation in Dotsero, Colo., is the first step to bringing a long-contemplated vision of rural residential homes and first-ever commercial services to an expanding community at the eastern mouth of Glenwood Canyon and on the north side of Interstate 70, according to developers.
Read MoreCat to Exhibit at All-Virtual Consumer Electronics Show
For the first time ever, Caterpillar Inc. will showcase its mining offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). But it won’t be trucks, dozers and mining shovels that take center stage. It will be the mining technologies that are helping Caterpillar customers take the productivity and safety of their operations to unprecedented levels.
Read MoreVirginia County Looks to Remove Mining From Agriculture Zones
The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) was made aware of efforts in Buckingham County, Va., to remove mining from agricultural zoning districts.
Read MoreNorthern Ontario Aggregates Operations Seek to Enhance Biodiversity
The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corp. (TOARC), through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties (MAAP) program, focuses on two important Aggregate Resources Trust purposes: the rehabilitation of legacy pits and quarries, and research relating to aggregate resource management, including rehabilitation.
Read MoreMAJOR Adds New Authorized Dealer
MAJOR has appointed Premier Equipment as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer. Based in Bellingham, Mass., the company will serve customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Read MoreTurner Awarded Association for Corporate Growth Award
Mining services contractor Turner Mining Group, Bloomington, Ind., was named an Association for Corporate Growth Indiana “Corporate Value Award” winner for 2020, meaning that it was among companies that created the greatest corporate value benefit to employees, customers, suppliers and community over the past year. Economic growth, financial growth and job growth were all considered.
Read MoreThe Debate
Oct. 8, 2020 – There may have been a debate in Salt Lake City last night, but of equal interest is the debate in this article from the Salt Lake Tribune, which chronicles the issues of a commercial cherry orchard trying to co-exist with nearby quarry operations. While on the surface the article may be about land-use issues facing agriculture and mining, these two…
Read MoreMississippi Lime Receives 2019 Sentinels of Safety Award
Mississippi Lime Co.’s Ste. Genevieve, Mo., location received the National Mining Association (NMA) 2019 Sentinels of Safety Award for outstanding safety performance in the Large Underground Nonmetal category.
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