Santacruz Silver Mining has tapped from within for its executive suite and named Eduardo Torrecillas to be its chief operating officer. With over 18 years of experience in senior leadership roles, prior to his appointment as COO, Torrecillas served as executive chairman and president of Santacruz’s Bolivian operations since March 2022. Before joining Grupo Minero Sinchi Wayra, he spent…
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Chesapeake Gold backs Black as CMO
Canadian miner Chesapeake Gold has appointed Justin Black as its chief metallurgical officer, effective February 26. Black, a chemical engineer with over 14 years of experience in designing, implementing and optimizing process systems for diverse mining applications, including crushing, milling, flotation and refining, has a strong background in managing large-scale projects from conceptualization to completion, ensuring timely delivery and operational…
Read MoreHuawei tosses hat into smart mining ring
Huawei Cloud Commercial Vehicle Autonomous Driving Cloud Service (CVADCS) has announced its debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, showcasing pioneering advancements in smart driving tailored for the mining industry. It is the first international launch of CVADCS, underscoring the company’s commitment to technological innovation and market expansion beyond China, it said. So, what is it? Huawei Cloud CVADCS…
Read MoreMSHA reports seven fatalities so far in 2025
MSHA reported that on Jan. 3, a miner at Borger Pit in Hutchinson County, Texas, died when an excavated trench collapsed and engulfed him. The victim was replacing a 12-in. discharge line in the trench when the wall collapsed. This is the first fatality reported in 2025, and the first classified as “Falling, Rolling or Sliding Rock/Material of Any Kind.”…
Read MoreNewmont completes sale of three operations
Global miner Newmont Corp. has completed the previously disclosed sales of the Musselwhite and Éléonore operations in Canada and the Cripple Creek & Victor operation in the United States, as part of a divestment plan of non-core assets. Orla Mining purchased the Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario for an upfront cash consideration of $810 million and gold-price linked contingent consideration…
Read MoreVirginia Tech heads Appalachia coalition on critical minerals
Virginia Tech said it is spearheading a research coalition to reveal the untapped potential of the greater Appalachian Mountains region. The initiative is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) program, which seeks to establish regional coalitions focused on accelerating the development of critical mineral supply chains from unconventional resources. The Expand…
Read MoreWomen in Mining releases 6th annual WIM100 winners
Women in Mining UK’s biennial list and publication of WIM100 “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” has been released for 2024. The 100 winners were selected from 570 individual nominations, and were the culmination of six months of evaluations and shortlisting. They are from 41 different countries in 2024, up from 40 in 2022 and 32 in 2020. When the…
Read MoreManitowoc to pay $42.6M for sale of noncompliant diesel engines
The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with Manitowoc Company Inc., and two of its subsidiaries, Grove U.S. L.L.C., and Manitowoc Crane Group Germany GmbH (collectively, Manitowoc) for violations of the Clean Air Act’s mobile source emission standards regulations. The settlement agreement requires Manitowoc to pay a civil penalty of $42.6 million and resolves allegations…
Read MoreNew law: Good Samaritan remediation of abandoned hardrock mines act
Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-N.M.) Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden in December. Co-led with Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for “Good Samaritans,” such as state agencies, nonprofits and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinrich applauded…
Read MoreWinter Safety Alert
Best Practices for Equipment and Vehicle Safety Best Practices for Miner Preparedness Provide warm shelter. Create designated locations to allow miners to warm up during breaks and prevent cold weather-related injuries.
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