Lynas seeks U.S. help with costs of Texas project

Lynas Rare Earths chief executive said the company is in talks with the U.S. government over additional capital costs it could face as it builds a rare earth processing facility in Seadrift, Texas, reported The Wall Street Journal. In 2023, Lynas secured $258 million in financing from the Pentagon for the project, but says wastewater management issues have added to…

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GR Silver Mining temporarily halts Plomosas project

Canadian-based, Mexico-focused GR Silver Mining has temporarily paused field work on the Plomosas silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, to allow time for the government to increase security and stability in the region. On March 3, the miner announced the commencement of a step-out drilling program aiming to expand the San Marcial mineralization footprint by as much as 350 meters northwest…

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James McHugh joins MSHA

Charleston, W.Va., lawyer James McHugh, with the Chris Pence Law Firm has joined the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as deputy assistant secretary for policy.  McHugh will head the agency temporarily until Wayne Palmer is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.   McHugh has represented clients before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission and the Occupational Safety and…

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Jennmar appoints Portwood as COO

Pennsylvania-based supplier Jennmar has confirmed the selection of Michael Portwood as its Chief Operating Officer.  Portwood, a 30-year veteran of the mining, civil, manufacturing and automotive industries, will oversee all Jennmar operations in the U.S. and internationally. He succeeds Robert Wise, who served as COO for 11 years and will continue to provide operational expertise as part of the Jennmar…

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BKT shows tire innovations at bauma

BKT displayed its latest tire innovations at bauma. The company’s latest addition – the MULTIFORCE BK T92 – is a brand-new rubber track series designed for material handling applications in industrial and construction environments.  This new series features a tread made of a compound that ensures maximum resistance against cuts and tears, as well as having a special design that…

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