Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining have signed a definitive agreement to combine the two companies and create a leading North American lithium business. Sayona will be the ultimate parent entity. “This merger combines two complementary businesses and will create a larger and stronger company. MergeCo will be North America’s largest lithium producer and will have an attractive growth profile with…
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Newmont offloads Musselwhite, Éléonore
In the final months of 2024, Newmont agreed to sell two of its gold mines as part of a plan to divest its non-core assets. Newmont has agreed to sell its Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario, Canada, to Vancouver-based Orla Mining for up to US$850 million in total consideration. Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly-out operation located approximately 500 kilometers north…
Read MoreCummins acquires First Mode assets
Cummins’ Generators and Power Systems arm confirmed February 11 that it has acquired the assets of mining and rail power retrofitter First Mode. The OEM’s officials said the purchase, the financial details for which were not disclosed, includes the latter’s hybrid mining and rail product lines, and the full IP portfolio which includes hydrogen and battery powertrain solutions. This technology…
Read MoreBritish Columbia fast-tracks 18 mining and energy projects
In the face of ongoing tariff threats from the United States, the British Columbia government said it is working to accelerate 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth roughly $20 billion, reported The Canadian Press. Premier David Eby said that the government was expediting some projects to diversify the economy, assuming there would be “four years of continual on-and-off tariff…
Read MoreSandvik optimizes excavation process with iSURE Geo
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the latest capability of its iSURE drill and blast software: iSURE Geo for development drilling. This optional toolset enables miners to optimize the excavation process through geological data. Designed to be used with Sandvik i-series development and tunneling drills, iSURE Geo delivers real-time onboard analysis of the rock mass using information gathered from…
Read MoreLiebherr USA appoints Hiro Imakoji as new managing director
Liebherr welcomed Hirohito Imakoji as managing director of Liebherr USA Co., a mixed sales organization supporting 10 product segments throughout the United States. Hirohito joins the Liebherr USA executive management team, working together with Kai Friedrich, the managing director and divisional director of earthmoving and material handling technology. In his role, Imakoji will oversee the strategic planning and execution of…
Read MoreMinnesota representatives offer competing bills
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) has reintroduced the “Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act,” legislation that would permanently protect 225,504 acres of federal lands and waters within the Superior National Forest from highly hazardous sulfide-ore copper mining, including a plan by a Chilean mining company to extract critical minerals from the Superior National Forest and sell them to China…
Read MoreLiebherr to showcase product range at MINEXCHANGE
Liebherr will have product specialists onsite at MINEXCHANGE 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Conference and Expo in Denver, February 23-26, to educate attendees about the company’s latest mining technology offerings and product range. Liebherr Mining offers a full line of products for the mining industry including mining excavators, trucks, and dozers, as well as personal assistance to…
Read MoreMetso rolls out fifth-gen hydraulic power unit
Metso has introduced its fifth-generation MP Hydraulic power unit for Nordberg MP cone crushers, designed for easy maintenance, enhanced safety and standardization to meet the rigorous demands of modern mining operations. This new unit marks a significant advancement in standardization with a modular base design, allowing for easy customization to meet specific applications. “Metso has built a strong reputation among…
Read MorePeñasquito Mine aims to extend its life span
The Newmont Peñasquito open-pit mine, installed in the Municipality of Mazapil, state of Zacatecas, Mexico, intends to maintain its production beyond the seven-year life period it has calculated, according to company executives. The commercial activity of the mine, a leader in gold extraction but also a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead, began 14 years ago and gradually increased…
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