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On Oct. 2, Assistant Secretary Wayne Palmer visited NioCorp Development’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals project in Tecumse...
10/13/2026

On Oct. 2, Assistant Secretary Wayne Palmer visited NioCorp Development’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals project in Tecumseh, Nebraska. MSHA is working with NioCorp to help ensure the company is prepared to safely produce critical minerals including niobium, scandium, and rare earth elements.

MSHA conducted compliance assistance visits (CAVs) at mines throughout the U.S. Pacific Territories in preparation for m...
10/10/2026

MSHA conducted compliance assistance visits (CAVs) at mines throughout the U.S. Pacific Territories in preparation for mandatory inspections scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2027. Assistant Secretary Wayne D. Palmer and Administrator of Enforcement Timothy R. Watkins are pictured during their visit to Guam in September 2026.

If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, consider joining our team. At MSHA, our mission is to ensure eve...
10/05/2026

If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, consider joining our team. At MSHA, our mission is to ensure every miner gets home safe and sound.
We're hiring physical scientists, a chemist, and a program analyst.
Apply today: https://bit.ly/4ys2lId

MSHA overhauled the structure of alternative case resolution procedures to help mine operators comply with safety and he...
09/09/2026

MSHA overhauled the structure of alternative case resolution procedures to help mine operators comply with safety and health requirements and reduce costs.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4gKq8N7

Happy Labor Day from the U.S. Department of Labor!
09/08/2026

Happy Labor Day from the U.S. Department of Labor!

Wayne D. Palmer on how the Trump Administration and the Mine Safety...

MSHA met with (formerly the Portland Cement Association) to extend our partnership protecting cement industry workers. ...
08/19/2026

MSHA met with (formerly the Portland Cement Association) to extend our partnership protecting cement industry workers. We'll focus on training, preventing powered haulage accidents, and controlling dust exposure.

MSHA was proud to establish a new alliance with the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association to protect coal miners. Tog...
08/12/2026

MSHA was proud to establish a new alliance with the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association to protect coal miners. Together we'll advance training, data analysis, and best practices at mines, prep plants, and mills.

MSHA met with the Essential Minerals Association to renew our alliance to improve safety and health across the industria...
08/05/2026

MSHA met with the Essential Minerals Association to renew our alliance to improve safety and health across the industrial minerals sector. We'll focus on training, data analysis, and reducing exposure to mine dusts.

ICYMI: Apply now for the MSHA State Grants Program funding. We could fund up to 80% of program costs to deliver mandated...
07/30/2026

ICYMI: Apply now for the MSHA State Grants Program funding. We could fund up to 80% of program costs to deliver mandated safety training for miners.

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