TX Mining Monthly
April 2019
Messages
  
ALERT: Please sign up now, today, for:
1. RMCMI-TMRA Joint Spring Event: Hideaway, TX; April 24-26 (it’s NOT too late!)
2. TMRA hosted End of Legislative Session Sine Die Event: The Long Center, Austin, TX; May 27.
Do I have your attention? Hope so. Read on for links that make joining in easy!
A Sun Coast Lubricant Audit May Reduce Costs
Sun Coast Resources Inc.
In dust-laden environments, your heavy equipment is at risk for lubricant contamination that could result in down time and repair costs. If you’re unsure your lubricants are stored properly or even concerned you don’t have the right lubricants to meet OEM requirements, a Sun Coast Certified Lubrication Specialist can conduct a Lubrication Audit. Contact us to schedule today.
Click here to learn more.
Advertisement
 
Features
TMRA joined with Life:Powered.org to produce short informative videos about the importance of fossil fuel energy, showing how abundant, reliable and affordable energy helps us live longer and live better. Below is a link to each of the four videos.
 
Texas Railroad Commissioners today awarded the Sabine Mining Co. the Commission's 2019 Reclamation Award. The operator was recognized for restoring more than 3,400 contiguous acres of Harrison County, mined land into native grass habitat for bobwhite quail, grassland songbirds, Monarch butterflies, pollinating insects and grazing livestock.
 
Please think about TMRA whenever you and/or your company are celebrating a business milestone, award, anniversary, new business or equipment/technology innovation. Send PHOTOS and a short write up our way, making sure to show the names of those in the photo and other pertinent information. This is just another opportunity to participate WITH TMRA!
 
ROMCO Equipment Company
Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC
Welcome New Members
Are you responsible for reducing equipment maintenance costs at your company? Then you should consider Propel Parts as your partner. At Propel Propel, we are focused on helping mining and construction companies reduce their CAT equipment maintenance costs. On average, our customers achieve savings of 60 percent.
 
Industry News
NMA’s Uranium Recovery Workshop provides an opportunity for representatives from NMA, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), uranium recovery licensees and other stakeholders to meet and communicate directly regarding uranium recovery technical and regulatory process issues.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $20 million in federal funding for cooperative agreements that will help accelerate the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The selected projects will support the Office of Fossil Energy’s (FE) Carbon Storage Program.
Amid a fuel that is so often miscast as a Hollywood villain, I’d like to briefly lay out what I would call the surprisingly sustainable case for coal... with three key observations.
TMRA News
HOLT CAT
Komatsu Mining
Sponsor a Teacher
  
You can Sponsor A Teacher anytime during the year. This Sponsor A Teacher program gives all members/companies an opportunity to support TMRA’s successful teacher education program. A contribution of $1,500 will sponsor one teacher for a workshop that covers teaching materials, meals, lodging, etc. This is your chance to promote our industry by sponsoring a teacher! To learn more, click below.
Safety
  
It’s hard to think of construction and construction materials workers without hard hats, but the ubiquitous headgear wasn’t always a staple on the jobsite.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released a Report of Investigation involving fatality from a highwall collapse at the Little Spring Creek Mine in Walker County, Ala.
Recruitment and Hiring
  
First Cobalt Corp., the $50-million company, is inching closer to becoming the first producer of battery-grade cobalt to feed the nascent North American electric vehicle market, but there are still plenty of roadblocks in its way.
Technology
  
The Internet of Things, robotics and plasma are transforming mining into a safer and more productive industry. Mining-technology.com picks ten technologies with the potential to transform mining.
TMRA Tools and Tips

Stay Connected with TMRA Social Media! 

We are building our social media presence and we invite all TMRA members and interested parties to join the conversation! Click below to get started today!


Facebook 



Twitter

Submit a Story
  
We are always looking to share news that is relevant and timely for TMRA members. If you have a submission and would like more information on deadlines, the type of content we are looking for and how to submit an idea, please reach out to Senior Content Strategist at rryals@naylor.com!
Help a Friend Join TMRA
  
As the owner of a business that is influenced by the mining economy, you have an interest in the issues that impact the industry. TMRA helps to keep members updated and informed. Please click below to learn more about the many benefits of being a TMRA member.