As NASA works to extend human exploration of the solar system, human presence on the Moon will be critical for developing and testing the technologies and systems needed for future missions to Mars and beyond.
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Day: April 29, 2021
Arizona Gold appoints Galassini
Toronto-based Arizona Gold, which is currently working to restart operations at the Copperstone gold mine in Arizona, has selected 30-year mining industry veteran John Galassini as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Read MoreMineConnect makes it to Nevada
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority (NNRDA) said that they signed a three-year collaboration with business incubation firm MineConnect to boost the mining industry in the state.
Read MoreNevada selected for lithium extraction pilot plant project
Schlumberger New Energy revealed it will be developing a lithium extraction pilot plant in Clayton Valley, Nev., before the end of 2021.
Read MoreNational Mining Hall of Fame names inductees for 2021
The National Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville, Colo., has made its annual announcement of inductees to the hall for 2021.
Read MoreCat funds plan to advance mining tech at South Dakota Mines
Caterpillar said in late 2020 that it was backing a new partnership it had made with the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to advance mining technology, including autonomous robotic mining, cutting-edge software and new equipment to boost safety and efficiency.
Read MoreGlobal Battery Metals acquires Lithium King
Canadian-based Global Battery Metals Ltd (GBML) said March 5 that it had acquired, through the staking of federal placer claims, the Lithium King property in Utah.
Read MoreArizona institution launches Auxilium Technology Group
The Arizona College of Engineering in Tucson, along with the school’s Tech Launch Arizona, launched start-up group Auxilium Technology Group (ATG) in late January with the goal of making mining more sustainable while reducing its environmental footprint.
Read MoreNevada Copper taps Ciricillo as acting CEO
Nevada Copper has selected Mike Ciricillo as acting CEO. He replaces Evan Spencer, after the latter was not able to relocate from Australia to Nevada due to pandemic-related delays.
Read MoreTurner Mining Group awarded tailings facility expansion
Utah- and Indiana-based Turner Mining Group announced it has broken ground for a new tailings facility expansion project under a five-year contracting agreement with an unnamed customer.
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