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…
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Liebherr 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…
Read MoreReElement expands lithium refinery focus
ReElement Technologies, an American Resources subsidiary, has expanded its focus at its Kentucky lithium refinery to include production of ultra-pure rare earth elements and byproducts from coal and other mining waste. ReElement previously announced the closing of $150 million in financing for its Kentucky-based refinery, initially focused on processing lithium from domestic and international suppliers into battery-grade lithium. The company…
Read MoreSilverCrest obtains key regulatory approval in Coeur deal
SilverCrest Metals said it received approval from Mexico’s antitrust regulator, Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (COFECE), for its acquisition by U.S.-based Coeur Mining.
Read MoreXali Gold begins El Oro underground work
Xali Gold has signed a definitive agreement with Remedioambiente to start underground test work at its flagship El Oro project in Mexico.
Read MoreArtemis pours first gold, silver at Blackwater
Canadian miner Artemis Gold has completed its first pour of gold and silver at its Blackwater open-pit mine in central British Columbia. “While still in commissioning, Blackwater’s crushing circuit has displayed sustained crushing operations above its prescribed nameplate throughput. The milling circuit is also performing in line with expectations at this stage of the commissioning and ramp-up phase,” said Jeremy…
Read MoreBinMaster launches ultrasonic sensors line
BinMaster is now a manufacturer of ToughSonic sensors, and has unveiled its new BinMaster ToughSonic TC-100 and TC-200 non-contact ultrasonic sensor units. The general-purpose and chemical-resistant models are suitable for measuring distances up to 50 feet. These sensors are used for tank level measurement, remote monitoring, distance ranging and object detection. The TS-100 series of ultrasonic sensors offer durable stainless-steel…
Read MoreSandvik releases DD312i drill
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing the Sandvik DD312i, which it has called a new intelligent, compact and automated single-boom jumbo underground drill. Capitalizing on 20 years of drilling legacy from Axera D05 to Sandvik DD311, the Sandvik DD312i now joins Sandvik’s i-series range of intelligent development drills. The new release is a versatile drill for face drilling, cross…
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