The global demand for renewable energy is heating up. As new technologies enter the fold, copper is poised to play a big role in the industry.
Obama’s Latest Policy Change to Burden Coal Industry
In his latest effort to advance the “War On Coal,” President Barack Obama, along with the nation’s Interior Department, has drafted a proposal that seeks to change how the government collects royalties on coal that’s mined within the United States. The basis of the proposal is to increase the royalty fee that companies must pay when selling coal to an …
Seeing Red: Ore Dust Problems in Bovey
Local mines in Bovey, Minnesota, are contributing to a red dust problem that citizens are struggling to fix.
Rethinking Road Maintenance in Underground Mines: Midwest Releases Video on Dust Control Road Management Solution
Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.’s patented products can keep your underground roads smooth, stable, and dust free.
Butte Mining Company Celebrates as USFS Approves New Hauling Routes
The U.S. Forest Service determined that the haulage routes for a new underground gold mine near Butte, Montana, would have a negligible environmental impact, and approved their construction. Haulage roads are critical to mining operations, and require careful treatment and maintenance.