Precast concrete manufacturer Metromont recently achieved a huge reduction in airborne dust at a major worksite, all thanks to a managed dust control program from Midwest.
Mining Giant May Rely Exclusively on Driverless Trains by End of 2018
Fully automated trains are coming sooner than you think, and as mining company Rio Tinto is demonstrating, they have the potential to bring greater safety and efficiency to mining operations everywhere.
Black Diamond Coal Mine to Reopen by Year’s End
The reopening of the Black Diamond mine could signal a rebirth for Coal in the Pacific Northwest, as miners return to Washington State for the first time since 2006.
Japan Turns to Coal to Power Its Economy
Japan is taking a second look at coal, and the industry likes what it sees. With demand for electricity surging and marked improvements designed to reduce emissions coming to mining technologies, Japan is ready to invest in the next generation of coal.
Alaska and China Establish Major Natural Gas Agreement
China is among the world’s largest consumers of natural gas. A new pipeline in Alaska could help the Last Frontier meet the asian country’s continually rising demand.