Publication: The Missoulian

Many copper deposits contain molybdenum, and Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Bingham Canyon Mine is no exception. At the Utah operation, a froth flotation process is used to separate molybdenum, copper, gold and silver minerals. The molybdenum concentrate is then filtered, dried and packaged to be shipped to... Read More

Hecla Mining Company is hard at work training the next generation of job seekers in Alaska. The company, which owns and operates Greens Creek mine in southeast part of the state, has partnered with the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) to embark on an educational program that trains local high school... Read More

Barrick is undergoing an impressive digital transformation and leading the development of a cutting-edge Asset Health tool designed with mechanics and shop supervisors in mind. At Barrick, the days of running around trying to collect and verify data needed for maintenance work will soon be over. Through... Read More

North American Coal believes that the health and safety of all employees directly relates to its business success. As a result, safety is North American Coal’s top priority in everything it does. The company has established itself as an industry leader in mining safety − having consistently achieved... Read More

Luminant is a competitive power generation business that provides reliable, affordable electricity to Texas consumers. With roots that stretch back more than 130 years, the company is the largest power generator in the state with nearly 10,300 megawatts of generation capacity coming from nuclear and... Read More

Cloud Peak Energy’s Spring Creek Mine, located near Decker, Mont, has received the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) 2017 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award for enhanced reclamation success through the diversity of topography, soil and vegetation. The award... Read More

Coal power still generates about a third of the energy in America and electricity generated by coal remains both affordable and reliable – especially during recent events like catastrophic hurricanes and polar vortexes. From homes to businesses to schools, hospitals and local governments, Americans... Read More