The Kensington mine accident that killed Juneau resident Joe Tagaban last week is the eighth U.S. mining fatality in 2011, according to the Mining Safety and Health Administration. It was also the first explosives fatality for the year. An updated report from MSHA indicates Tagaban was waiting on a ramp for the blast to be…
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Kensington mine back in full operation
The Kensington Gold Mine is back in full operation, following a week closure in an area where a miner was killed last week. Mine owner Coeur Alaska says all underground activities are at full capacity. But according to the Mining Safety and Health Administration, no blasting can be conducted in production stopes until the agency…
State will conduct Juneau Access supplemental EIS
The state of Alaska will not appeal the Juneau Access case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Instead, Gov. Sean Parnell says it’s time to get on with an Environmental Impact Statement that considers improved ferry service in Lynn Canal. Two federal courts have sided with conservation groups that the state should have reviewed a “no-build” option…
Vermonter takes Eaglecrest post
Eaglecrest Board of Directors had two very qualified candidates for GM position.
Memories of Joe Tagaban
The young miner killed last week in a Kensington mine accident is described as a guy who loved his job, children and hockey. Thirty-year-old Joe Tagaban of Juneau died on Wednesday. It was the first fatality at the mine, which opened in June of last year. Though he wasn’t a member of the organization, his…
Tagaban memorial set
Memorial services for Joe Tagaban have been set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Juneau Christian Center, across from Fred Meyer. The 30-year-old Juneau man was killed in a mining accident on Wednesday at the Kensington Gold Mine. A reception is set for 5 pm. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. In lieu…