Weeding out the weak spots in mining regulations
Through the decades it is fair to say mining has earned itself a chequered reputation. The industry, driven by the world's insatiable appetite for minerals, has routinely been linked or found responsible for corruption, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, mostly in the Global South.. In recent years, there has been a drive to mine more responsibly, …
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PART 18—ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN MINE EQUIPMENT …
The regulations in this part set forth the requirements to obtain MSHA: Approval of electrically operated machines and accessories intended for use in gassy mines or tunnels, certification of components intended for use on or with approved machines, permission to modify the design of an approved machine or certified component, acceptance of ...
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30 CFR Part 57 -- Safety and Health …
Stationary grinding machines. § 57.14116: Hand-held power tools. § 57.14130: Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts for surface equipment. § 57.14131: Seat belts for …
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Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017
Contents Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 Page 3 19 Duty to give notice of proposed introduction of electricity . . . . . . 50 20 Competencies of persons carrying out work on electrical equipment 50
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MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor …
The Department of Labor's MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, incorporating ANSI standards to enhance miner safety and foster innovation in hazardous mining environments.
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PART 18—ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN MINE EQUIPMENT …
The regulations in this part set forth the requirements to obtain MSHA: Approval of electrically operated machines and accessories intended for use in gassy mines or tunnels, certification of …
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Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001
Contents Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001 Page 4 42 Safety and health management system for personal fatigue and other physical and psychological ...
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Minerals Commission to roll out minerals, mining …
The Minerals Commission will roll out Minerals and Mining Regulations to track all earthmoving machines and equipment used in mining. The implementation of the Regulation, which is backed by the Mineral Operations Tracking Earthmoving …
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Mining Sector Information | US EPA
Several agencies are involved in regulating the mining industry. The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration regulates worker safety and health. The Department of Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and delegated states regulate coal mining activities.
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Mining Laws and Regulations USA 2025 | Insights | Mayer …
USA Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, native title and land rights.
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Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Electric Motor-Driven …
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposes to revise its regulations that sets out the testing, evaluation, and approval requirements for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories intended for use in gassy mines. Under this proposal, MSHA will accept voluntary consensus...
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Mining Laws and Regulations USA 2025 | Insights | Mayer …
USA Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and …
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8. Machinery and Equipment
Definitions. For purposes of regulation 8.5, unless the context otherwise indicates – "Lifting equipment," means any equipment or machine or arrangement of equipment or machines intended or used for the lifting, lowering, suspension, or moving in suspension of any person or load. "Lifting tackle," means any attachment, including anchoring points, used to …
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Study of wear and restoration of the mining machines parts
failure of the armor of the cone and the middle part, the prot ective cap, parts
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Mining and Mineral Processing
The PE Mining and Mineral Processing exam is computer-based and administered one day per year. Like other PE exams with small examinee populations, this is a single-day testing event. ... Mechanical: Machine Design and Materials: 356: 67%: 82: 46%: CBT: Year round: July 2024: Mechanical: Thermal and Fluid Systems: 452: 74%: 83: 52%: CBT: Year ...
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30 CFR Part 57 -- Safety and Health …
Stationary grinding machines. § 57.14116: Hand-held power tools. § 57.14130: Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts for surface equipment. § 57.14131: Seat belts for surface haulage trucks. § 57.14132: Horns and backup alarms for surface equipment. § 57.14160: Mantrip trolley wire hazards underground. § 57.14161: Makeshift ...
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eCFR :: 30 CFR Part 746 -- Review and Approval of Mining …
This part provides the process and requirements for the review and approval, disapproval or conditional approval of mining plans on lands containing leased Federal coal. § 746.10 …
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Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017
Contents Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 Page 3 Part 4 Electrical activities, equipment and installations Division 1 Electrical activities
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eCFR :: 30 CFR Part 746 -- Review and Approval of Mining …
This part provides the process and requirements for the review and approval, disapproval or conditional approval of mining plans on lands containing leased Federal coal. § 746.10 Information collection.
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MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor …
The Department of Labor's MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, incorporating ANSI standards to enhance miner safety and foster innovation in …
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Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Electric Motor-Driven …
To assess the impact of the final rule on equity, MSHA considered two factors: (1) the racial/ethnic distribution in mining in NAICS 212 (which does not include oil and gas extraction) compared to the racial/ethnic distribution of the U.S. workforce (Table XI-1), and (2) the extent to which (print page 99100) mining may be concentrated within ...
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CEMA
The Machinery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1230) was published on 29 th June 2023.. This text replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The Machinery Regulation intends to better cover new technologies such as autonomous mobile machinery (robots), internet of things with connected equipment, or artificial intelligence (AI), where specific modules of AI …
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PROGRAM INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. P11-34
MSHA conducts regular inspections of all underground coal and metal and nonmetal mining operations. These inspections include examining all approved electric and diesel face equipment to verify that the equipment is being maintained in approved and permissible condition.
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Noise compliance & regulations for mining machines
Strict noise restrictions apply to mining operations near residential areas. In the evening, noise regulations are stricter¹. Mines risk fines for noise violations, such as a Hunter Valley mine fined $15,000 for exceeding the night noise limit². Also worth mentioning is that none of the machines on this site had noise reduction equipment³.
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Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017
Contents Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 Page 4 42 Safety and health management system for personal fatigue and other physical and psychological ...
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Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Electric Motor-Driven …
To assess the impact of the final rule on equity, MSHA considered two factors: (1) the racial/ethnic distribution in mining in NAICS 212 (which does not include oil and gas …
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PROGRAM INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. P11-34
MSHA conducts regular inspections of all underground coal and metal and nonmetal mining operations. These inspections include examining all approved electric and diesel face …
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