mining
CDE Global increases product assembly space
CDE Global increased its product assembly space by 32 percent, allowing for the production of 60 additional machines every year. According to the company, the expansion follows an upturn in the global construction materials industry and an increase in demand… Keep Reading
SME 2016 Annual Conference to focus on data-driven information
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration’s (SME) announced its 2016 Annual Conference will be held Feb. 21-24 in Phoenix. The theme of the event is “The Future for Mining in a Data-Driven World.” According to SME, the conference will focus on how… Keep Reading
Fall brings rise in accidents
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) points out that this time of year brings an increase in accidents, often while moving equipment into storage and breaking down equipment for major repairs. It is in the fall, says MSHA, that… Keep Reading
New rescue facility in Kentucky available to mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) opened a mine rescue station Sept. 18 in Madisonville, Ky. According to MSHA, the facility will serve mining operations in the Midwest during mine emergencies. The facility joins emergency response stations in Pittsburgh,… Keep Reading
Who’s responsible?
Suppose someone orders a miner to do something the miner says is unsafe. What happens if the miner refuses and is then disciplined or discharged? Perhaps there was neither a safety hazard nor a violation. Or, maybe there was a… Keep Reading
Report offers insights on mining workforce trends
The National Research Council released a report titled "Emerging Workforce Trends in the U.S. Energy and Mining Industries." The report is available for purchase in paperback form or as a free download. According to the report, the U.S. population is… Keep Reading
People. Planet. Prosperity.
The success of Fairmount Santrol can be attributed in large part to its treatment of employees, neighbors and the environment. Fairmount Santrol, one of the nation’s longest continuously operating mining organizations, is a leading provider of high-performance sand and sand-based… Keep Reading
Metso to close manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania
Metso will close manufacturing operations at its York, Pa., plant, on March 31, 2016. The decision affects about 80 employees, and the company’s other business operations out of the York offices will not be affected. According to Metso, the market… Keep Reading
SME co-sponsors mining sustainability conference
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) co-sponsored the 7th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI) July 12-15, 2015, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference goal was to get insight from the mineral extraction… Keep Reading
