Frontier Lithium’s flagship PAK lithium project has been selected to participate in Ontario’s One Project, One Process (1P1P) Framework Guidance initiative. 1P1P is an important step in modernizing and streamlining Ontario’s provincial permitting process for advanced mineral development projects. The 1P1P framework is designed to reduce government review timelines by up to 50% for advanced exploration and mine development projects…
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Komatsu transforms Edmonton Distribution Center
Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution center. The expansion marks a significant step in Komatsu’s ongoing effort to enhance service levels, reduce lead times and better support dealers and customers across Canada. The new…
Read MoreABB to electrify Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas has selected ABB as the electrification partner for its Thacker Pass project in Nevada, home to North America’s largest known measured lithium resource. As demand for electric vehicles and energy storage accelerates, Thacker Pass is set to help strengthen the U.S. domestic lithium supply chain. Once operational, it will produce up to 40,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate…
Read MoreMetso boosts flowsheet control with new MPT
Metso has introduced its new Metso Power Transmission (MPT) offering to customers worldwide, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern mineral processing operations. Featuring the H-Series and R-Series gearbox platforms specifically engineered for horizontal and vertical grinding mills, respectively, the solutions are designed to offer exceptional reliability, serviceability, and OEM value in aftermarket applications. The in-house-designed power transmission…
Read MoreEpiroc launches Scooptram ST4
Epiroc has released the Scooptram ST4, which has been developed in close collaboration with customers, resulting in a compact underground loader tailored to the needs of small drift mines. This 4-tonne loader features a Stage V engine and has already undergone field testing, demonstrating impressive results in safety, productivity, and reliability. The new powertrain system, which includes updated components such…
Read MoreNova Scotia launches mine permitting portal
Nova Scotia has launched NovaMINE, a new online permitting portal that is designed to streamline mine permitting and also provide additional transparency for the process as a whole. “NovaMINE represents a modern way of doing business,” said Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton. “It is simplifying the permitting process without cutting any corners. It will give industry better access to information…
Read MoreCygnus Metals names Kwong CEO
Cygnus Metals has promoted COO Nick Kwong to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective December 12. This follows the transition of Ernest Mast from managing director to non-executive director. Kwong is a globally experienced mining engineer who has led operations, feasibility studies and mine building activities over the past 20 years. He has been COO of the…
Read MorePhillippi elected UMWA international secretary-treasurer
Michael Phillippi was elected as the international secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) on October 29. He succeeds international president Brian Sanson in this critical leadership role, bringing with him years of dedicated service to the union and its members. A native of Morgantown, W.Va., Phillippi began his career in the coal industry as an underground miner…
Read MoreSandvik unveils world’s first battery-powered cable bolter
Sandvik is expanding its industry-leading battery-electric underground drill offering to include a battery-powered cable bolter, the first of its kind. The Sandvik DS422iE is a battery-electric rock reinforcement drill rig designed for cement grouted cable-bolt installation in underground mines and tunnels. Sandvik DS422iE uses lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery power instead of a diesel engine and offers zero-emissions tramming, drilling, bolting…
Read MoreBlack Mammoth Metals acquires America Mine
Canada-based natural resource company Black Mammoth Metals has completed the purchase of the America Mine Gold property in San Bernardino County, Calif., with a final payment of US$500,000. The company now owns America Mine with no royalties. The property consists of four patented claims and 45 claims on Bureau of Land Management administered lands, totaling approximately 258 hectares (640 acres).…
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