Silver producer Hecla Mining has agreed to sell its subsidiary, Hecla Quebec, to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million in total consideration. Through the transaction, Orezone will acquire the operating Casa Berardi gold mine and a portfolio of exploration properties in Quebec. “The sale of Hecla Quebec represents an important milestone in Hecla’s transformation as we concentrate capital allocation…
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Environmental enforcement: When EPA comes knocking
by Krista K. McIntyre and Wade C. Foster The mining industry is no stranger to environmental regulation and enforcement. Federal environmental laws shape mine development and regulate operations from the first drill hole to final reclamation. Despite the friendlier attitude toward mining in Washington D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still inspecting mining operations and initiating enforcement actions…
Read MoreBEUMER marks 90th Anniversary
Family-owned BEUMER Group said it is celebrating its 90th anniversary, all while also reporting that 2024 was the most successful financial year in its history thanks to its innovations and partnerships. The company said its order intake for all of least year was 1.39 billion euros, which it attributed to a long-term independent strategy that it has scaled globally. “Rather…
Read MoreMore shake, more trouble
Why predicting vertical motor resonance is a more accurate method for equipment protection. by Harendra Singh and Ravi Kumar, Wolong Electric America Vibration in rotating machinery is a leading cause of premature failure, costly downtime, and safety hazards. For operators of vertical motors, one of the most important vibration-related concepts to understand is reed critical frequency (RCF). This natural frequency…
Read MoreVermeerOne mobile app now available
Vermeer has launched the VermeerOne mobile app for iOS and Android devices, extending comprehensive equipment management to smartphones and tablets. Users can access operator manuals and warranty information, track fleets and performance metrics, and connect with dealers anywhere. “Since launching VermeerOne earlier this year, we’ve received tremendous feedback from equipment owners who appreciate having centralized access to their machine data…
Read MoreTrump administration seeks to end Minnesota mining ban
The Trump administration and Congressman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.-08) are taking action to end a 20-year mining ban near the federally protected Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northeastern Minnesota that was imposed under the former administration, reported Minnesota Public Radio. The move could pave the way for Twin Metals Minnesota, which is a subsidiary of Chilean mining giant Antofagasta, to reapply…
Read MoreCanada Nickel project advances under Ontario’s 1P1P framework
Canada Nickel announced that Ontario has formally named its Crawford nickel project as the second project to be advanced under the province’s new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework. The first was Frontier Lithium’s flagship PAK lithium project. Late last year, Crawford was referred to Canada’s Major Projects Office, which advances major projects through a streamlined federal review process. “Ontario…
Read MoreMadsen gold mine hits commercial production
West Red Lake Gold Mines has declared commercial production at its flagship Madsen gold mine, located in the Red Lake Mining District of northwestern Ontario, Canada, as of January 1. The mill averaged 689 tonnes per day in December, representing 86% of permitted throughput of 800 tpd. This met the company’s internal commercial production requirement of 30 consecutive days of…
Read MoreA return to progress
As this new year begins, we all innately want a better path forward than where we came from; that’s what makes resolutions so popular as well as polarizing, depending on your perspective. For the NAM team, we are ready to take on 2026 with a busy schedule of conferences and shows (including our own, the West Virginia Coal Show, beginning…
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific expands solutions for elemental analysis
To support industries that require precise elemental analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its Niton portfolio with the Thermo Scientific Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer for powerful, lab-quality results in the field. With broad applicability across multiple sectors, the fast-processing capabilities of the Niton XL5e Analyzer increase throughput, improve operational efficiency and enhance productivity in industries where real-time results are…
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