Rio Tinto is investing C$7.6 million in an industrial demonstration project to assess the integration of technology that will allow the sorting of ore directly at the source based on titanium and scandium content at its Lac Tio mine located near Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada. The miner said by separating commercially exploitable rock from waste rock more efficiently, the method could reduce…
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MSHA issues dozer safety alert
MSHA reported that on May 22, a bulldozer fell into a void above a feeder. The loose material from the coal pile collapsed around the bulldozer, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the miner inside the cab. The bulldozer was equipped with a “submarine kit” consisting of high-strength glass, self-contained self rescuers and two-way communication. From January 2020 to May 2025,…
Read MoreFrontieras appoints Lopez CFO
Frontieras North America has announced the appointment of two-decade global finance veteran Jose Lopez as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The company said his hiring signals a critical milestone in the company’s trajectory as it prepares for a public listing and scales construction of its $850 million flagship facility in Mason County, W.Va. Lopez has experience across public accounting…
Read MoreMSHA reports 13th fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on May 19, a miner at Silver Lake mine in San Bernardino County, Calif., died when the haul truck he was operating traveled through a berm and over an approximately 40-ft. highwall to the bench below.
Read MoreVoith Turbo celebrates 50 years of U.S. operations
Voith Turbo recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of the company operating in the United States at its York, Pa., location.
Read MoreUS Critical Materials, INL to build rare earths pilot plant
US Critical Materials and Idaho National Laboratory have entered into a Phase II Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to establish a pilot-scale processing plant capable of producing rare earths domestically.
Read MoreMetso begins construction on Canadian service center
Metso held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new service center in Prince George, British Columbia, on June 4. Situated in the heart of a key Canadian mining region, the center is expected to be fully operational by early 2026.
Read MoreHudbay, SSR pause operations as Canadian wildfires spread
Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals and SSR Mining have temporarily suspended operations in Western Canada as an outbreak of fires spread across the region’s north.
Read MoreFLSmidth announces new corporate model
After five years with FLSmidth, Mikko Tepponen, chief digital officer & chief operations officer, will be leaving the company at the end of the month. Following his departure, the position will be eliminated. “Mikko has played a critical role in the transformation of FLSmidth. This includes expanding our digital offerings, strengthening our global manufacturing and supply chain, and implementing our…
Read MoreTecweigh releases new belt scale line
Tecweigh has launched a new line of high-accuracy belt scales designed for the demanding requirements of the mining industry, including mineral and coal applications. The new HDS (Heavy-Duty S-Type Loadcell) Belt Scale series offers customers a rugged and reliable solution for replacing aging or unsupported equipment. The OEM said it fills a gap left by a legacy belt scale manufacturer…
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