Backing for pilot-scale rare earth element separation development is coming to USA Rare Earth soon after the company was selected for U.S. Department of Energy funding of as much as $19.3 million. Subject to final negotiation, the support is from the DOE’s Critical Materials Innovation, Efficiency and Alternatives program. It will help scale development of a pilot-scale rare earth element…
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Coronado sells Logan mining complex
Australian-headquartered, U.S-focused Coronado Global Resources said it will sell its Logan Mining Complex in West Virginia to Phoenix Coal Holdings in a deal with undisclosed financial terms. The miner said it will sell all of its interest to the Kentucky company, owned by Mitch Potter (also owner of Coal-Mac), including coal mining properties, leases, mining permits and related infrastructure, including…
Read MoreNouveau Monde Graphite groundbreaks Matawinie
Canadian miner Nouveau Monde Graphite recently held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official start of construction of the Matawinie mine project in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Quebec. The event was attended by the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Bernard Drainville, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for the Maritime Strategy, as well as partners, elected officials,…
Read MoreClinch marks first coal from Lanes Branch
Tennessee-based met coal miner Clinch Resources has kicked off commercial-grade coal production at its Lanes Branch coking coal property in southern West Virginia. The commencement of operations transitions the company officially from developer to commercial operator. Lanes Branch is located within Clinch’s 54,000-acre ARI project footprint. Processing and delivery have also begun, though the miner did not disclose a timeline…
Read MoreSandvik introduces upgraded Toro LH208L loader
Sandvik Mining announced the launch of a significantly upgraded Toro LH208L loader, designed to deliver higher productivity, improved operator comfort and lower cost-per-tonne in low‑profile underground mining operations. The new release is engineered for tunnels with headroom as low as 1.8 meters and combines a high payload‑to‑weight ratio with enhanced powertrain performance. The loader now has a Volvo Penta Stage…
Read MoreMetso introduces advanced lithium carbonate process
Metso said it has introduced the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes to Metso’s portfolio of lithium processing solutions and strengthens its position as a leading provider of technologies…
Read MoreVoith rolls out new fluid temperature sensor OnSens.SmarTemp
Voith has introduced OnSens.SmarTemp, its energy self-sufficient sensor for constant-fill fluid couplings. Since constant-fill fluid couplings typically operate in demanding applications like belt conveyors, crushers and shredders, ensuring an optimum coupling fluid temperature is vital for reliability and productivity. However, the temperature of the operating medium often remains hidden, meaning the actual load on the coupling during operation goes unnoticed.…
Read MoreARLYX introduces autonomous underground material handling machine
Canadian-based ARLYX Technologies has released what is says is the first complete autonomous solution for material handling in underground operations, and one which can operate continuously, even during blasting periods. The fully electric solution was developed over two years in Quebec and tested under real conditions at a Tier 1 mine. Its utility vehicle and AutoLatch module handle transport, loading,…
Read MoreSandvik launches AutoMine Aura platform
Sandvik has launched AutoMine Aura, a first-of-its-kind underground mining automation platform fully engineered for the future and the most significant evolution of AutoMine since its introduction over two decades ago. AutoMine Aura transforms every layer of the AutoMine platform, delivering full situational awareness with zero blind spots, enabling higher utilization and consistent productivity in complex underground environments. The platform introduces…
Read MoreKomatsu-Supported Technician Program Honors Graduates
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, N.D., graduated its 2026 class on May 15, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training program. The two-year program is also supported by participating Komatsu dealer partners to develop the next generation of diesel technicians for the heavy equipment industry. Designed around a blended work-based learning model, the…
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