Muck Boots graciously sent this editor a pair of Chore Classic Met Guard PR work boots to try out. I put them through their paces – and nearly forgot I was wearing them. by Donna Schmidt One of the headaches nearly every miner suffers at one point or another in their work career is finding a pair of work boots…
Read MoreLocksley Resources has identified a high-grade, northwest- to southeast-oriented mineralized silver corridor at its Mojave project in California, marking a significant advancement in the company’s exploration strategy. Reconnaissance and surface rock chip sampling has confirmed high-grade silver mineralization extending almost 3 kilometers from the initial high-grade silver discovery, located ~320 meters southwest of the historic Desert antimony mine. Assay results…
Read MoreToronto-headquartered Americas Gold and Silver Corp. has announced significant advancements toward production at the recently acquired high-grade, past-producing Crescent silver mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley. Americas has progressed rapidly with infrastructure upgrades, equipment repairs and additions, as well as site upgrades to position the Crescent mine for a mid-2026 restart of silver, copper and antimony production, leveraging synergies with the…
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Cat has unveiled its newest addition, the freshly designed and flexible 6015 hydraulic excavator, which it said will offer users increased uptime, higher annual output and streamlined service versus its predecessor, the 6015B. The OEM said in the machine’s unveiling on February 2 that the mining shovel boasts significant design enhancements, with improvements in operating efficiency, durability and serviceability. It…
Read MoreThe U.S. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is helping to create the Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA) with the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, with the latter serving as host to the event. The gathering convened graduate students and early career professionals recently to open dialogue about critical minerals and materials (CMM), including rare earth elements (REEs). This…
Read MoreVancouver-based Vizsla Silver said that 10 individuals have been taken from its Panuco project in Concordia, Mexico. The incident is currently under investigation. As a precautionary measure, certain activities at and near the site have been temporarily suspended. “Local authorities have been notified, and the company’s crisis management and security response teams are actively engaged,” the miner said in a…
Read MoreSilver producer Hecla Mining has agreed to sell its subsidiary, Hecla Quebec, to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million in total consideration. Through the transaction, Orezone will acquire the operating Casa Berardi gold mine and a portfolio of exploration properties in Quebec. “The sale of Hecla Quebec represents an important milestone in Hecla’s transformation as we concentrate capital allocation…
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by Krista K. McIntyre and Wade C. Foster The mining industry is no stranger to environmental regulation and enforcement. Federal environmental laws shape mine development and regulate operations from the first drill hole to final reclamation. Despite the friendlier attitude toward mining in Washington D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still inspecting mining operations and initiating enforcement actions…
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This issue’s Q&A profile features a true multicultural, the English-born owner of Limitless Mining Solutions John Whitfield, who shares his background as well as his thoughts for industry obstacles. Edited by Donna Schmidt He is a fixture within several areas of mining, particularly coal, and if you’ve attended a mining show chances are you’ve seen, talked to or done business…
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Researchers at Australian educational institution Flinders University are working to turn mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction. Dr. Aliakbar Gholampour, a senior lecturer in Civil and Structural Engineering at the school’s College of Science and Engineering, said his team has uncovered promising applications for a rare earth by-product in concrete production, a major building block that could…
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