August 30, 2022 - North American Mining Magazine

Columbia Steel to cease operations

August 30, 2022October 7, 2022 NAM Staff

Sad day in the mining and aggregates industries. Longtime industry wear-parts manufacturer Columbia Steel Casting Co. – with a 121-year history – told state regulators in Oregon that it plans to shut down operations at its North Portland foundry and lay off most of its workforce, according to Oregon Live. Company contacts told Rock Products that “Columbia Steel’s board of directors have decided…

Pumpkin Hollow gets restart plan

August 30, 2022October 7, 2022 NAM Staff

A restart of operations and ramp-up of production is in the future of Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow complex in Yerington, Nev., after the company came to an agreement with lenders for a US$93 million infusion of funding for the underground mine. The plan for the copper operation, according to the company, includes a number of key components intended to de-risk…