Improving Mine Safety and Health

Each year, NIOSH recognizes winners of its Mine Safety and Health Technology Awards for enhancing mine safety through technology and innovation. In Las Vegas, Nev., three awards were given this year for the coal and metal sectors. Freeport-McMoRan received the 2024 NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology... Read More

For the second consecutive year, Ramaco Resources has been recognized for the safety of its operations in West Virginia. This year, it received eight Mountaineer Guardian Awards, which is the highest state honor for safety from the West Virginia Coal Association and the West Virginia Office of Miner’s... Read More

Every hour counts for safety, and Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass construction project is starting off right. In 2023, the Thacker Pass Project surpassed 120,000 work-hours with no lost time incidents, or without an incident resulting in a disability or an employee missing work due to the injury. This... Read More

Sometimes, the best news is no news: Usibelli Coal Mine celebrated 1,000 days without a lost time accident, an incredible achievement which highlights the company’s dedication to excellence in safety. The milestone can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the workforce on site, as well as... Read More

Safety is an area of continuous improvement and constant practice, and that’s why mine rescue competitions help teams prepare for the worst. This year, a team from The Doe Run Company was awarded first place overall in the 2023 Southwestern Regional Mine Rescue Contest in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Out of... Read More

In September, 47 miners will be recognized in the Nevada Mining Association’s (NVMA) 2023 Individual Safety Awards, which are based on performance in the previous calendar year. These awards celebrate the industry professionals whose outstanding efforts ensure mine workers return home safely after every... Read More

Mine safety works hand-in-hand with technology, including our phones. That’s why the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) launched the Miner Safety and Health app for both iOS and Android systems. First launched in August 2022, the app is now available in Spanish. The Miner Safety and Health... Read More

Safety is paramount in the mining industry, and this is why we recognize achievements in safety milestones and innovation each year. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) awards annual Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards which recognize mines and companies... Read More

Safety isn’t something to consider occasionally; a true culture of safety involves constant awareness and thought, is embedded in all aspects of an organization, and emphasizes continuous improvement. That’s why mining companies like Kinross feature safety events like ‘Youth Safety Day’. Kinross Fort... Read More

Mine rescue competitions are held across the U.S. and Canada in both national and local formats, including some sponsored by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). These contests allow teams to practice and demonstrate skills we all hope will never have to be put into use, but also highlight... Read More

In March 2022, Wyodak Resources Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp., was recognized for achieving CORESafety certification at its Wyodak Mine in Wyoming. This is an enormous occasion for celebration as it exemplifies the mining industry’s focus on miner safety. Rich Nolan, president... Read More