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…
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Marfork 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…
Read MoreKomatsu, Applied Intuition announce innovation collaboration
Komatsu announced a strategic technology collaboration with Applied Intuition, a Silicon Valley-based company at the forefront of vehicle intelligence. This collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge technologies and real-time adaptability to Komatsu’s next-generation mining equipment, helping customers boost productivity, reduce downtime and operate with greater precision and efficiency. With Applied Intuition’s proven capabilities across vehicle operating systems, autonomy stacks and tooling,…
Read MoreA view from space
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Landsat satellite program, managed in partnership with NASA, has helped shape the development of the Thacker Pass lithium project. For more than 50 years, Landsat, the satellite program managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA, has provided continuous Earth observation data to support science-based decision-making, including mine planning in sensitive environments. A recent…
Read MoreBlack Butte Revival
A mine plan modification will restore full-scale mining and prolong operations at the historic site through 2039. by Josephine Patterson The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved a change in the mining plan for the Black Butte mine in Sweetwater County, Wyo., approximately 25 miles east of Rock Springs. The modification enables Black Butte Coal Co. to recover…
Read MoreBinMaster’s McLain steps down, Hudson steps up
Garner Industries, parent company of BinMaster, HerdStar, and Senix, has announced that Scott McLain, president and chief executive officer, will step down after more than three decades of service. McLain will remain involved as a chairman of the board, shareholder, and strategic advisor. Under McLain’s leadership, Garner Industries evolved into a diversified global manufacturer best known for BinMaster industrial sensors…
Read MoreRamaco Resources appoints SVP of Critical Minerals Processing
Ramaco Resources named Martin van Wyk as senior vice president of Critical Minerals Processing. He brings more than 23 years of global experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and rare earth elements (REEs) flowsheet development to the role. “Martin’s depth of experience in rare earth and critical mineral processing is unmatched, and his innovative approach to flowsheet development and process optimization…
Read MoreImmersive Technologies unveils LX3+ & LX6+ simulators
Immersive Technologies has released its latest innovation in simulation technology: the LX3+ and LX6+ Advanced Equipment Simulator for Surface Mining. These new platforms introduce motion base functionality to the LX platform range, enhancing realism and effectiveness in early-stage mining equipment operator training. For nearly a decade, Immersive Technologies’ LX Simulators have served as a powerful complement to Premium systems, such…
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