Mining lights: Mining lighting systems for safety in the mining industry: Introduction In the demanding and hazardous environment of the mining industry, safety is of paramount importance, without ...

The mining industry has significantly enhanced its safety protocols and advanced technologies are available with customised safety measures, data and analytics company GlobalData said in its ...

Williamson highlighted a couple of recently issued rules from MSHA, one involving surface mining equipment safety and the other involving silica dust and respiratory issues for underground workers.

There were 133 mining deaths in 1980, and only 22 last year. But greater demand for coal coupled with hiring shortages and the reopening of older mines have resulted in more than 300 deaths since 2000 ...

As the Trump administration seeks to increase mining in the U.S., the agency charged with mine safety is seeing staffing cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

AI is increasingly being utilized in the mining industry to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip. Featured. Featured. Breaking News. White House Watch.

The global mining sector is entering a critical phase, with demand for critical minerals expected to nearly triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, ... sustainability and safety.

Deep cuts Miners have long faced grave health threats. Between 1900 and 1960, cave-ins, explosions, other disasters and mining accidents killed nearly 100,000 coal miners on the job.

Spokane mining safety lab loses staff as part of 10,000 federal health job cuts: ‘I don’t believe the administration understands the work being done at these sites’ April 1, 2025 Updated Tue ...

The Trump administration is calling back to work some laid off federal employees who focused on the health and safety of coal miners, firefighters, and survivors of 9/11, a Republican senator and ...