US mining news
MSHA reopens public comment period on exposure of miners to diesel exhaust
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has reopened a public comment period for additional stakeholder input regarding diesel exhaust exposure for underground miners.
Kinross Gold receives the US mining industry’s top safety certification
The Canadian-based gold and silver mining company is the eighth member of the National Mining Association to receive certification under its CORESafety® system.
JENNCHEM and Quaker reach exclusive distribution agreement
The agreement between JENNCHEM and Quaker Chemical Corporation grants the former exclusive distribution rights for Quaker's mining ground-control agents.
Moss mine experiences first gold pour
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. sees its first gold pour at its Moss gold-silver project in Arizona (US).
Barrick outlines investments to drive long-term value
Three projects in Nevada, US, have been approved, while optimisation work to extend the life of the Lagunas Norte mine in Peru has commenced.
Wood to carry out pre-feasibility study for Rhyolite Ridge project
Global Geoscience Ltd has selected Wood to complete the study for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project in Nevada, US.
NMA calls for action against increasing mineral imports
With increasing calls to support US manufacturing, infrastructure and national defense, a critical first step will be to support domestic mining, says the National Mining Association.
Updated Antero Resources results reveal 12% rise in estimated proved resources
Antero Resources provides results for its estimated reserves as of 31 December 2017.
Northern Vertex begins stacking ore at Moss mine
Approximately 7800 t have been stacked so far, and production is scheduled to be increased to 2500 tpd.
NMA: US mining key to development of nation's infrastructure
The National Mining Association (NMA) issues a statement stressing the importance of the US mining industry to the nation’s infrastructure.