Sept. 16, 2021 – MINExpo 2021, held in Las Vegas this past week, was a reboot of the event that was supposed to happen last year. COVID put a stop to that. This time, the show went on and it was a good one. More than 20,0000 people attended, and while that is certainly down from previous shows, the attendees…
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Aggregates Producers Among Sentinels of Safety Recipients
The National Mining Association (NMA) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety and technology at MINExpo 2021.
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.
Read MoreMINExpo 2020 Postponed Until September 2021
The National Mining Association (NMA), MINExpo 2020 sponsor, has made its highest priority the health, well-being and safety of exhibitors, attendees, stakeholders and their respective families and colleagues, as well as event partners in Las Vegas. The advance of COVID-19 around the world has made holding the show in September 2020 impracticable under the circumstances, NMA said.
Read MoreNMA Applauds Permitting Improvement Steering Council Vote
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s vote to include mining under projects covered by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41).
Read MoreGlobal Mining Community Heads to Las Vegas in September
Jan. 2, 2020 – In the world of mining, it’s never been more important to stay competitive. As digital capabilities open doors to new possibilities, companies are embracing advanced technologies to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and improve safety. Now is the time to discover new solutions to current operational issues, invest in innovation and embrace new technology – and there’s no…
Read MoreJeffrey Dawes
The National Mining Association (NMA) announced that Jeffrey Dawes of Komatsu will chair MINExpo International 2020. A long-time leader within Komatsu and the industry, Dawes is vice president of Komatsu’s Global Mining Business Division, and president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Komatsu Mining Corp. Held every four years and sponsored by NMA, MINExpo International is the world’s largest and most comprehensive…
Read MoreCemex’s Clinchfield Operations Win Sentinels of Safety
Cemex USA’s Clinchfield Cement Plant and Quarry in Clinchfield, Ga., together earned the prestigious Sentinels of Safety Award, recognized by the National Mining Association (NMA) and federal agencies for their outstanding achievements and ongoing commitment to safety.
Read MoreDepartment of Commerce Report Targets Permitting Delays
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the recommendations of a new U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) report which aims to ensure a reliable supply of minerals in the United States. The report is the culmination of months of collaborative work with various U.S. agencies in response to Executive Order (EO) 13817, “A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies…
Read MoreAggregates Operations Honored With Sentinels of Safety Award
The National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, environmental stewardship and technology. The awards ceremonies took place on Sept. 27, in Washington, D.C.
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