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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

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

In any industry, it’s not just about having a job; it’s about having a job that helps us be fully understood and grow as persons. The mining industry is an exceptional place to find career opportunities that raise people up to their highest abilities. Take Kinross Nevada’s ‘Mining Vegas for Talent’ initiative.... Read More

The reopening of mines paves the way for increased production and new employment, particularly in small communities. This is why we celebrate Hallador Energy’s restarting of the Freelandville surface mine and beginning new work on the Prosperity mine, both in Indiana. Reclamation efforts are beginning... 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

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. recently announced plans to expand production at its Gibson South Mine in Indiana and a development unit at the Hamilton mine in Illinois. The expansions will make way for additional coal production, which  are sorely needed given rising demand. The Gibson South Mine... Read More

Our modern way of life relies on electronics, and electronics rely on copper. This versatile, conductive, ductile metal is the basis for wiring that allows our homes and businesses to flourish. Copper is showing an increase in demand for its use in energy generation, transmission infrastructure, and... Read More

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released a reliability assessment in 2022, warning about capacity shortfalls and reliability concerns throughout the summer. As the grid adds more renewable energy and takes baseload power from fuel sources like coal offline, our steady supply... Read More

It is make-or-break time for the United States’ domestic minerals supply chains if we want to regain competitiveness on a global scale. As the energy transition gears up, mined materials and minerals will be essential to rebuilding infrastructure, electrifying transportation, and advancing technologies... Read More

In December 2020 Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) launched the Heritage Fund, a new charitable workplace giving program. Along with the launch the company provided an initial $25 gift to each of its 7,000 employees to donate to a non-profit of their choosing. Within its first year, over $780,000 was donated to... Read More