Barrick Mining has appointed Mark Hill as chief operating officer and interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Mark Bristow. Hill, who is currently responsible for Barrick’s Latam and Asia Pacific regions, is a seasoned mining executive with 30 years of experience. He joined Barrick in 2006 and has experience in strategy, corporate development and…
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U.S. government obtains stake in Lithium Americas
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright announced the Loan Programs Office has restructured its deal with Lithium Americas with support from General Motors. The new terms provide the government with 5% equity ownership in the form of Lithium Americas warrants as well as an additional 5% ownership in the form of warrants in the Lithium Americas/GM joint venture.…
Read MoreNewmont names CEO successor
Tom Palmer, who has served as Newmont chief executive officer since 2019, will resign from his position on December 31. Natascha Viljoen, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Palmer as president and CEO on January 1, 2026. “After 12 years with Newmont, and almost 40 years in the mining industry, it is time for me to retire and hand…
Read MoreWeir launches WARMAN SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry pump
Weir has redesigned its market-leading heavy-duty submersible slurry pump to deliver reliable performance in the harshest slurry environments. Weir has made several design improvements to address the operational challenges miners’ face in submersible pumping applications. The WARMAN SHW-XTR heavy-duty submersible slurry pump uses a larger shaft and heavy-duty bearings to keep everything stable, running smoothly and avoid motor failure from…
Read MoreIWT ANALYTICS: One Platform, Built for Mining
The IWT Analytics Platform integrates location, production, atmospheric, and MSHA data into a single interface designed for mining operations. Unlike generic BI tools, it connects directly to the IWT SENTINEL™ network, virtual forms, gas monitors, and MSHA data — delivering an immediate, mine-specific source of truth. With IWT Analytics, managers, foremen, and engineers can stop piecing together partial reports and instead…
Read MoreMSHA reports 22nd fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on Sept. 8, at Lynch Corp., Providence, R.I., a contract haul truck driver was injured while dumping a load of material at the top of a stockpile. The ground under the truck failed, causing the truck to overturn onto its cab. The driver died later from his injuries. This is the 22nd fatality reported in 2025, and…
Read MoreDome Mountain commences mining activities
Canadian-based Blue Lagoon Resources has received its first delivery of blasting material on site at its Dome Mountain gold project near Smithers, British Columbia, and has completed its first underground blast, officially starting active mining operations. “Today is a historic day for Blue Lagoon and all of our stakeholders,” said Rana Vig, president and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources. “With…
Read MoreGunnison Copper completes inaugural Johnson Camp sales
Gunnison Copper announced the first sales of pure copper cathode from its fully operational Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona, with production capacity of up to 25 million pounds annually. On September 15, Gunnison completed its inaugural copper sales, marking the start of revenue generation following the successful commissioning of the mine. Gunnison sold a total of 225,371 lb. of…
Read MoreTsurumi America names new NA marketing manager
Tsurumi America has appointed Yumiko Lindgren as its marketing manager for North America. She initially joined Tsurumi as a marketing specialist in 2007, where she rebuilt the company’s marketing foundation from the ground up. Her efforts were lasting, as many of the materials that she produced are still widely used. Lindgren was also a critical part of Tsurumi’s AVANT launch…
Read MoreFLS expands Tucson facility
FLS has completed one of its newest projects: adding a polyurethane manufacturing facility at its Tucson, Ariz., campus, positioning the site as a key global hub for the production of its advanced NexGen wear-resistant material. This development forms part of a wider modernization program by the company aimed at strengthening supply chains, increasing manufacturing efficiency and enhancing sustainability across its…
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