Orla Mining announced positive results of a preliminary economic assessment for the underground project at its Camino Rojo mine located in Zacatecas, Mexico. The PEA evaluates the technical and economic potential of a standalone, underground development project beneath the existing open-pit heap leach operation. “A multi-year program of drilling and test work underpins this initial underground expansion study, highlighting the…
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Five missing Vizsla Silver workers found dead
Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver has confirmed that Mexican authorities have identified five of its 10 missing workers from the Panuco project in Concordia among recently discovered clandestine graves, reported CBS News. On January 28, Vizsla reported the abduction of 10 people from its facilities. It said it had alerted authorities, and its crisis management and security response teams were involved in…
Read MoreWest Virginia miners face hundreds of layoffs
Greenbrier Minerals, a subsidiary of Coronado Global Resources, has announced plans to idle seven mining operations in southern West Virginia, eliminating 530 jobs, reported West Virginia MetroNews. The company issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice that stated the layoffs would begin on April 14 and be permanent. The company blamed the decision on “sustained weakness in the…
Read MoreAustin Powder names new president of US & Canada
Explosives and blasting leader Austin Powder has appointed Mark Dawson as president of US & Canada Services, effective April 1. He will report to John Rathbun, Austin Powder president and CEO. “Mark is a proven leader with a strong track record of managing complex transformations and identifying and executing organic and inorganic growth opportunities,” said Rathbun. Dawson brings tremendous experience…
Read MoreArtemis Gold experiences unplanned mill shutdown
Artemis Gold reported an unplanned mill shutdown at the Blackwater mine in central British Columbia, Canada. The miner said it is currently experiencing a production outage at the mine due to the failure of a ball mill gearbox that occurred on March 11. Artemis Gold has a suitable replacement spare gearbox available, but it will take between eight and 10…
Read MoreFatality confirmed at Rio Tinto Kennecott
Rio Tinto announced the death of a contractor following an incident at the Bingham Canyon mine, part of the Kennecott complex outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 12. “We are devastated by the loss of our colleague, and our heartfelt sympathies are with their family, friends, teammates, and everyone in the Kennecott community. We are working closely with…
Read MoreDOE announces funding to expand U.S. critical materials
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $500 million to expand U.S. critical mineral and materials processing and derivative battery manufacturing and recycling. “For too long, the United States has relied on hostile foreign actors to supply and process the critical materials that…
Read MoreBlue Moon Metals secures Apex mine in Utah
Blue Moon Metals has reached an agreement with Teck American Incorporated, a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited, to acquire the past-producing Apex germanium-gallium-copper mine in Utah, becoming a key stakeholder to support an integrated pipeline of U.S. critical mineral projects. The Apex mine consists of 26 patented and nine unpatented claims for a total of 250 hectares, all subject to…
Read MorePPI introduces the Precision Composite Roller
Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) offers the Precision Composite Roller (PCR), fully load-capable idlers engineered to deliver performance without compromise. The roller provides significant weight reduction, reducing strain on maintenance personnel and conveyor structures while delivering exceptional durability in harsh, demanding environments. Designed to withstand corrosion, wear, and abrasion, PCR extends product life and reduces belt-contact noise compared to steel…
Read MoreAustmine names new CEO
Austmine announced the appointment of Tony Davis as chief executive officer, effective April 1. Following his appointment, Vanessa Haberland will transition from Interim CEO to chief operating officer, continuing to support organizational delivery and member outcomes. Davis joins Austmine with more than 30 years of senior executive experience across government and mining-related industrial, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors, with a…
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