Tag: mines

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NMA presents Sentinels of Safety Awards at MINExpo

September 20, 2021By

The National Mining Association’s (NMA) annual Sentinels of Safety Awards recognize operations that excel in mine safety and technology. Find out who earned an award this year.

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Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

How diagnostics can maximize plant productivity

August 11, 2020By

Mines and quarries must stay on the cutting edge to keep up and maximize productivity and profits in a rapidly changing industry.

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Battery Operated Barriers' safety gates can be deployed for short- or long-term security. Photo courtesy of Battery Operated Barriers.

Safety gates deployable for numerous applications

November 26, 2019By

According to the Battery Operated Barriers, the gates are easily deployable and can be used for traffic control, site and road closure, parking and other day-to-day operations.

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Making sense of the ‘One MSHA’ initiative

February 6, 2019By

The consolidation of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) sectors is underway, but the transition will likely produce challenges.

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Shale Support purchases two sand mines

June 27, 2018By

The company purchased two natural sand mines in Kinder, Louisiana and central Louisiana.

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MSHA extends comment period for proposed ruling

August 23, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration extends the comment period for the proposed workplace examinations rule.

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Orica i-kon II Blasting System

June 20, 2016By

Orica’s i-kon II blasting system was developed for use in high value and complex blasts at large surface […]

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Renewable energy for the aggregates industry

January 19, 2015By

Like some other types of mining, change comes very slowly to the aggregates industry. Pick up a 1950s-era […]

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