Women in Mining USA is accepting abstracts for presentations, panel discussions, debates, and case studies for its 2026 conference, taking place April 21-23 in Tucson, Ariz. The association invites thought leaders, industry experts, professionals, and innovators to submit abstracts (300 words or less) by addressing one or more of the following topics: Submissions should indicate the topic and preferred format…
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Ramaco Resources breaks ground on pilot plant
Ramaco Resources reported that initial mobilization and site development activities have commenced for its new pilot processing plant and laboratory, located adjacent to the Brook mine and near the iCAM Research Center outside Sheridan, Wyo. “We believe this groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter in American rare earth minerals. Our goal is to build the foundation for a…
Read MoreFrontieras op-ed: Coal’s Comeback Starts in West Virginia: What FASForm Means for Miners, Workers, and Everyday Investors
Ed. Note – The following was penned by Frontieras North America CEO Matthew McKean. For generations, West Virginia coal has fueled America’s rise. It was West Virginia miners who helped forge the steel that built the East Coast, powered factories, and armed a nation in wartime. The Appalachian coalfields were the backbone of American industry – and their contribution was…
Read MoreWireCo unveils system to extend hoist rope life
WireCo has introduced the UNION Gladiator Shield protection system, a patent-pending solution engineered to safeguard shovel hoist ropes from rock damage and abrasion in surface mining operations. Designed for use with WireCo’s Tuf Max and Gladiator Hoist ropes, the Gladiator Shield protection system is applied to the rope section directly above the dipper, the area most exposed to falling debris…
Read MoreMcEwen to acquire Canadian Gold
Gold and silver producer McEwen and Canadian Gold Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement, under which McEwen will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Canadian-based exploration company through a statutory plan of arrangement. If the proposed transaction is approved, Canadian Gold will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of McEwen, strengthening the miner’s diversified portfolio with…
Read MoreMining operations start at Stibnite Hill
After obtaining the necessary permits from the Department of Environmental Quality earlier this month, United States Antimony has initiated exploration and bulk sampling operations at Stibnite Hill, which is located adjacent to the company’s Thompson Falls, Mont., smelter. “Earlier this year, we began the process of acquiring mineral leases and actual real property purchases in and around the Stibnite Hill…
Read MoreArizona Sonoran updates MRE for Cactus project
Arizona Sonoran Copper Co. has released an updated and expanded Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Cactus brownfield copper project, located 45 miles south of Phoenix, Ariz. The MRE is inclusive of a conversion drilling program that targeted the near surface material from the MainSpring property, part of the Parks/Salyer deposit, and step out and conversion drilling from the Cactus…
Read MoreMarfork Coal fatality marks the 20th for industry in 2025
On August 26, 2025, an electrician died while performing elevator testing at Marfork Coal Company’s processing plant in Whitesville, W.Va. The elevator car descended and struck the electrician on the first-floor elevator platform. This is the 20th fatality reported in 2025, and the first classified as “Hoisting.” Marfork Coal is a subsidiary of Alpha Metallurgical Resources.
Read MoreMineHub accelerates expansion into iron ore market
MineHub Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with an unnamed Singapore-based company operating a digital matching platform that provides an end-to-end solution for physical iron ore trading, from execution through to Letter of Credit settlement. “Iron ore is a critical global commodity, yet its supply chains remain largely manual. This partnership accelerates MineHub’s expansion into this market, leveraging our…
Read MoreCaterpillar seeks RPMGlobal takeover
RPMGlobal entered a six-week exclusivity period with Caterpillar on August 29 to conduct due diligence to firm up a non-binding indicative offer, which values the Australian software company at $5 per share or A$1.12 billion (US$733 million) in equity value, by way of a scheme of arrangement. “Caterpillar shares our values, believes in our mission, and is committed to investing…
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