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North America home to top mining jurisdictions: Fraser Institute

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 Josie Patterson

By Josephine Patterson Utah is the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment followed by Nevada and Saskatchewan, according to the Fraser Institute’s 2023 annual mining survey. The ranking is based on the jurisdictions’ overall investment, mining policy, and geological attractiveness. “The Fraser Institute’s mining survey is the most comprehensive report on government policies that either attract or…

Seeking future mining engineers

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Josie Patterson

Virginia Tech explains how higher education can expand the mining talent pool to meet critical mineral demand. Edited by Josephine Patterson The mining industry is booming to meet the demand for critical minerals necessary for the green tech revolution; however, it is left digging deep to find highly trained mining engineers to keep up. “If we’re going to achieve all…

Hitting peak screen productivity

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 Josie Patterson

Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Thiago Henrique Buoso explains how preventative maintenance – specifically condition monitoring systems – can minimize downtime while maximizing ROI. Edited by Josephine Patterson As the saying goes, a watched pot never boils. Rather than idling by the stove, gathering the meal’s ingredients first can yield a bubbling pot upon your return, enhancing efficiency. While the idea…

Nearly 400 new mines needed by 2030 for EV demand

February 9, 2024February 28, 2024 Josie Patterson

Edited by Josephine Patterson A new study released by Canadian public policy think-tank Fraser Institute finds that 388 new mines must be built by 2030 to provide the necessary minerals to meet international government mandates for electric vehicles. “The sheer scale of mining required to meet EV mandates raises serious questions about the timelines being imposed by governments,” said Kenneth…

Idaho Cobalt Operations nears completion

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Josie Patterson

Australian miner Jervois Global said it has successfully completed water commissioning in the mill and concentrator facilities at its Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) complex near Salmon, Idaho.

Women in Mining: Freda Campbell

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Josie Patterson

After dedicating her entire career to improving Indigenous involvement in the mining industry, Skeena Resources’ Freda Campbell has won the 2023 Indigenous Trailblazer Award by Women in Mining Canada. Edited by Josephine Patterson North American Mining: Can you share a little bit about how you got into mining and why? How do you feel and what does being awarded the…

B2Gold gains significant gold resource in Sabina deal

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 Josie Patterson

Canadian gold producer B2Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sabina Gold & Silver for C$1.1 billion.

MSHA issues warning about highwalls

January 27, 2023March 13, 2023 Josie Patterson

According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), since 2012, falling rocks and materials from hazardous highwalls have resulted in nine mining fatalities and 27 serious injuries.

Columbia Steel reaches agreement to sell assets

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Josie Patterson

Columbia Steel Casting Co. Inc. has reached an agreement with CMS Cepcor Group for the sale of key commercial and technical assets.

Miners turn to unique leaching processes for copper extraction

June 8, 2022May 19, 2023 Josie Patterson

Bacteria and newly developed chemicals provide an alternative to conventional leaching. Edited by Josephine Patterson Due to copper prices nearly doubling in the past two years, miners like Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan have begun to use new leaching technologies to extract low concentrations of the in-demand product from waste rock, reported Reuters. Miners aim to use bacteria or other newly…