In its latest report, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said that the nation’s mines produced approximately $90.4 billion in nonfuel mineral commodities in 2021 – a $9.7 billion increase over the 2020 revised total of $80.7 billion.
Read MoreDay: February 2, 2022
Teck partners with Caterpillar on decarbonizing efforts
Canadian miner Teck Resources has announced an agreement with Caterpillar to work toward deploying 30 of the OEM’s zero-emissions large haul trucks at its mining operations as part of efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Read MoreCorsa Coal COO steps down
Peter Merritts, chief operating officer of Pennsylvania-based Corsa Coal, has retired from the company effective February 1, the company has announced.
Read MoreBayhorse flips on switch at new milling facility
Canadian junior Bayhorse Silver has commenced milling operations at its newly upgraded mill facility in Payette, Idaho.
Read MoreCopper Mark adds Teck
In late November, Teck Resources committed the first mine in what it says will be a portfolio-wide effort to the Copper Mark responsible production initiative. The operator said in its dedication to the voluntary framework it has first signed up Highland Valley Copper outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It now plans to verify each of its copper operations. To…
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