Albemarle has signed agreements with Caterpillar to collaborate on efforts, including utilization of battery-powered equipment, to establish its Kings Mountain mine in North Carolina as the first-ever zero-emissions lithium mine site in North America. Additionally, the companies agreed to making Albemarle’s North American-produced lithium available for use in Caterpillar battery production. Albemarle and Caterpillar will also explore opportunities to collaborate…
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Eriez names new CFO, treasurer
Eriez has appointed Daryl Leach as chief financial officer and treasurer. According to Lukas Guenthardt, president and CEO, Leach brings a wealth of financial expertise and leadership experience to the Eriez corporate team.
Read MoreGrants awarded to bolster mine safety
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $1 million in grants to nine organizations in seven states to support education and training initiatives that will help identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines.
Read MoreEnd of summer to-do list: Pay mining claim maintenance fees
By Eric L. Martin For many Americans, the last half of August brings into intense focus all that the end of summer entails: back to school, Labor Day barbeques, etc. However, to those in the western U.S. mining industry, the last half of August also implicates the critical task of ensuring that unpatented federal mining claims do not become automatically…
Read MoreCouer Rochester expansion project makes milestone
Couer Mining has confirmed a number of crucial milestones for its Rochester expansion project in Nevada, including initial production of silver and gold. With that goal now met, the U.S.-based producer said it is now ramping up operations, a process that is projected to last until at least early next year. Metal production from the new Stage VI leach pad…
Read MoreHecla keeping Lucky Friday on idle
A fire reported in August in the second egress of the No. 2 shaft at Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday silver operation in Idaho has been extinguished, though the company has confirmed it will suspend production for the remainder of 2023. Hecla said in an update report that, post-fire, normal ventilation has been established, and the workforce has been recalled so…
Read MoreKomatsu makes strategic acquisition to boost service team
Komatsu has acquired certain assets of Matfield Machining to support the growth of its national field service teams, which support mining operations at customer sites throughout the United States and Canada.
Read MoreEMA voices support for Mining Schools Act
The Essential Minerals Association (EMA) said it is leading a coalition of 18 universities and 28 associations in supporting the Mining Schools Act of 2023 – a bipartisan bill that will increase opportunities for mining and geological programs at universities nationwide.
Read MoreEriez appoints Richard Murray global flotation service director
Eric Wasmund, Eriez vice president – Flotation, announced the appointment of Richard Murray to Global Flotation Service Director. In his new position, Murray will assume the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Eriez’ flotation global aftermarket and service business. According to Eriez, Murray’s role includes key initiatives such as the proactive development of new service products and the optimization of service…
Read MoreGMG, EMC team up
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has teamed with the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC) to further their shared mission of accelerating electrification and decarbonization in the mining industry worldwide. The pair announced their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 17. “We aim to leverage our collective expertise, resources, and networks to drive collaboration and create innovative solutions that address the…
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