Women in Mining Profile: Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson The CV of Caterpillar’s Resources Industries Group President Denise Johnson is as impressive as it is broad. The Michigan State University (B.S. in mechanical engineering) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. in mechanical…

Author Mark Bowater talks with North American Mining about his first-ever book, Crimes Against Mine Planning, and the industry’s biggest pitfalls. Edited by Donna Schmidt  Mark Bowater The challenges of mine planning can make the overall…

Bacteria and newly developed chemicals provide an alternative to conventional leaching. Edited by Josephine Patterson Photo: Jetti Resources Due to copper prices nearly doubling in the past two years, miners like Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan have…

Pekka Vauramo, CEO, Metso Outotec North American Mining recently sat down with the executive about changes since pairing together Metso and Outotec, and keys to the company’s business for the future.  NAM: It’s now been nearly…

More than 300 exhibitors expected for event. The Elko Mining Expo is returning once again to the Elko Convention and Conference Centers in Elko, Nev., from June 9-10. The event, which pairs an exhibition floor with networking events, exhibits and…