More than 100 employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be permanently reinstated – a crucial development after months of uncertainty that threatened the agency’s workforce and core safety programs. The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) led a nationwide campaign to defend NIOSH. “This is not just a win for NIOSH – it’s a win…
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USGS to fund projects identifying mine waste potential
The U.S. Geological Survey has invited states to compete for $5 million in cooperative agreements to find critical minerals in mine waste at active and legacy sites. The funding opportunity supports the agency’s efforts to build a national mine-waste inventory. “The USGS is partnering with state geological surveys to modernize our understanding of critical minerals in the U.S., both below…
Read MoreRio Tinto land exchange halted by judge
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring land to Rio Tinto and BHP for their Resolution copper mine in Arizona, citing the Supreme Court’s ongoing deliberations in the complex case, reported Reuters. In an 18-page order, U.S. District Judge Steven Logan said the nonprofit Apache Stronghold was likely to succeed in its appeal to the…
Read MoreNormet expands battery-electric SmartDrive offering
Normet has launched two new Normet SmartDrive platforms – the XS-series and the L-series – further expanding its portfolio of battery-electric underground equipment. With these additions, Normet now offers a full spectrum of electric machines that deliver cutting-edge solutions for today’s evolving mining operations. These new platforms are designed to cover a wide range of applications and needs, from compact…
Read MoreCaterpillar provides new ground engaging tools
The new Cat Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat medium wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. Made from through-hardened DH-2 steel, the new ground engaging tools (GET) from Caterpillar are thicker and provide similar or better life to the standard cutting edge option. The new Single Life Cutting Edges…
Read MoreWIM UK appoints new managing director
Women in Mining UK has named Lucy Crane as managing director of the organization, and an executive director of the WIM UK board of directors, effective May 7. She succeeds Dr. Stacy Hope, who will continue to work with WIM UK. Crane brings a wealth of experience as a geologist and sustainability consultant, with a long-standing commitment to driving positive…
Read MoreSouth32 names Kerr successor
Matthew Daley will join South32 as deputy chief executive officer on February 2, 2026, and will assume the role of chief executive officer once Graham Kerr steps down later that year. Daley is currently the technical and operations director and a member of the executive leadership team at Anglo American. He joined the miner in 2017 as group head of…
Read MoreRPMGlobal releases next-gen XERAS platform
Mining software provider RPMGlobal has unveiled XERAS Cloud, a major milestone in the evolution of its flagship financial modeling solution. The fully hosted, cloud-native version of XERAS is engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern mines. “XERAS has long been the industry standard in financial modeling for mining,” said RPMGlobal CEO Richard Mathews. “With XERAS Cloud, we’ve built on…
Read MorePan American Silver to buy MAG Silver in $2.1 billion deal
Pan American Silver has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of fellow Canadian miner MAG Silver for $2.1 billion. MAG is a tier-one primary silver mining company through its 44% joint venture interest in the Juanicipio mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, operated by Fresnillo, who holds the remaining 56% interest. “Our acquisition…
Read MoreAlpha Metallurgical Resources chief to open Bluefield show
Andy Eidson, chief executive and director of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, will give the keynote address at the 2025 Bluefield Coal & Mining Show, September 10-12 at the Brushfork Armory in Bluefield, W.Va. “We are thrilled that Mr. Eidson is able to join us and to present his views on the future of the coal industry,” said Jeff Disibbio, president and…
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