Globally recognized critical elements expert and executive chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute Jack Lifton says, at this time, yes. What will America’s next response be? The twilight of domestic American process engineering is the major impediment to a secure domestic supply of critical minerals, refined metals, alloys, fine chemicals and the manufactured items dependent on them. The Chinese economy…
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The West Virginia Coal Association annual symposium bounced the balance of market, fossil fuels’ public perception and the industry’s plans to charge toward prosperity, environmental optimism and safety in Charleston April 18-19. By Donna Schmidt With a change of venue this year to the conference hall of the capital city’s Embassy Suites, the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) brought together…
Read MoreThis issue’s Women in Mining spotlight is Ashley Chancellor, environmental affairs manager for Sibanye-Stillwater’s U.S. PGM operations as well as national president for Women in Mining USA (WIM USA). She is proving that it is certainly possible to be a mentor to multiple generations of mining’s women while also leaving a legacy for how mining can and should be performed…
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North American Mining magazine talks to the cobalt, copper and now lithium expert about his segue from law to mining leadership, the challenges and opportunities for lithium operators and the importance of domestically sourced lithium for North America’s future. Edited by Donna Schmidt Canadian miner American Lithium touts a portfolio that few others can parallel: two lithium projects in the…
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Annual event, one of the country’s oldest, to gather again in June. One of the nation’s oldest mining expositions, the Elko Mining Expo, is putting the finishing touches on the June 8-9 event. Convening again at the Elko Convention and Conference Centers, the show is following up on a successful 2022 when it welcomed 377 company representatives and organized a…
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The worldwide recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion is entering its second year with a growing force. By Donna Schmidt After a successful launch in 2022, The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) is returning in June with the theme “Equity in mining is everyone’s responsibility.” IDWIM, marked on June 15, is a global celebration of the achievements for…
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OEM cites portfolio growth for its transition to underground offerings. Will others follow the trend? Bell Equipment recently announced its plans to create a dedicated OEM business division for underground mining, as it has identified it as an opportunity for further growth as the global industry continues its movement underground. The company’s plan includes expanding its existing product range as…
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Moving from open pit to underground operations is fraught with complications. North American Mining spoke to three experts about the considerations and risks involved. By Jonathan Rowland A majority of mining operations begin life as open pits; however, as mining progresses, ore reserves may be proved to extend to greater depths than originally anticipated. To continue exploiting these reserves, the…
Read MoreFortuna Silver Mines reported that an illegal blockade at its San Jose mine in southern Mexico has been lifted and operations have resumed. Mine operator and Fortuna subsidiary Compañía Minera Cuzcatlán and union workers, comprising about 15% of the mine’s payroll, reached an agreement to restart operations at the underground mine and processing plant on May 10. The blockade was…
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The benefits offered by modularization are provoking increased interest from the mining industry. Despite it being around for several decades now, the concept is still misunderstood. So, what exactly is modularization – and what are the practical considerations when applying it to mineral processing? By Jonathan Rowland We are of the opinion that it is time for a paradigm shift…
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