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MSHA announces results of impact inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that federal inspectors issued 335 citations, orders and safeguards during special impact inspections conducted at eight coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines in April. The coal mines were… Keep Reading
Lafarge kicks off 5th annual Health & Safety Month
Lafarge North America kicked off its 2012 Health & Safety Month, an annual celebration of the company's commitment to health and safety. Lafarge’s Health and Safety Month occurs at the same as the National Safety Council’s observance of June Safety… Keep Reading
AEM president optimistic on highway-bill passage
After attending the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) fly-in this week in Washington and meeting with members of Congress to urge action on the transportation bill, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater said: "This week in Washington, I had… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta loses appeal of Vulcan bid ruling
Reuters reports that Martin Marietta Materials Inc. lost its appeal to overturn a court order that halted its $4.5 billion hostile bid and proxy contest for rival Vulcan Materials Co. Delaware's Supreme Court today affirmed a ruling by the state's… Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame names 2012 inductees
The National Mining Hall of Fame announced its 2012 inductees. Representing the equipment manufacturing, minerals exploration, copper, and coal sectors of the industry, this year’s four inductees cover a diverse cross-section of the mining industry. Glen A. Barton, J. David… Keep Reading
Mining Hall of Fame has new chairman
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum has appointed Paul C. Jones chairman of its board of directors. Jones succeeds Stanley Dempsey, who served as chairman for three years. Jones, a mine industry veteran of 50 years, is a… Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials CEO sued by company’s founding family
Members of the founding family of Vulcan Materials Co. have sued CEO Don James and directors, The Birmingham News reports. The family says Vulcan Materials erred in not accepting a buyout offer from Martin Marietta Materials. Glenn and William Ireland filed a… Keep Reading
Titan appoints head of its Mining Services subsidiary
Titan International Inc. announced that Paul Hawkins, formerly serving in OTR sales and production at Titan Tire Corp., will now be heading up Titan Mining Services. Hawkins will be reporting to CEO Morry Taylor, who said, “Paul understands the complete… Keep Reading
Kids take to ‘Sand Mine’
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held a "Sand Mine" event, which was attended by more than 2,500 elementary school children during the week, and another 1,000 kids and parents on Family Day, May 19. Pat Jacomet, executive… Keep Reading
