Health & Safety
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How smart PPE is closing the digital gap in mining operations
The surface office’s shift change board shows 47 workers heading underground in the next hour. Before any of them descend,…
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US Department of Labor announces all-injury rate for mining industry reached historic low in 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that injury rates fell to an all-time low…
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Exploring the role of digital twin systems in mine safety
Many industries, including mining, are experiencing an increase in the use of robotic and other artificial intelligence (AI) systems to…
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Trump blasts appeals court for halting Resolution Copper land transfer
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized an appeals court’s decision to temporarily block federal officials from completing a land…
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US Department of Labor announces $10.5M funding availability to support mine safety, health training for nation’s miners
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to…
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Contractor safety is ultimately the mine operator’s responsibility
Many mining operations rely on contractors at varying levels to make mining operations successful. Contractors are involved in small, specialized…
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ICMM publishes new tools to support psychological health and safety of mining and metals workers
ICMM has published tools to support mining and metals companies to embed strong psychological health and safety practices into daily…
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Newmont Publishes 2024 Sustainability and Taxes & Royalties Reports
Newmont Corporation today published its 2024 Sustainability Report and its 2024 Taxes & Royalties Contribution Report emphasizing the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance…
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US health department to reverse federal layoffs of coal safety workers, senator says
Over 100 federal employees who screen coal miners for black lung disease and research other respiratory disease who had been…
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US worker safety agency notifies employees of firings
The Trump administration sent termination notices late on Friday to employees of a worker health and safety agency that provides…
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