Author: NAM Staff

MineHub launches trade insights dashboard

NAM Staff

Canadian-based MineHub Technologies has introduced its Trade Insights Dashboard analytics tool designed to drive operational efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across global non-ferrous metal trades. The system’s dashboard provides users with comprehensive visibility into individual trades and supplier performance, including: “In commodity markets, transparency and agility are non-negotiable,” said Andrea Aranguren, CEO of MineHub. “Our Trade Insights Dashboard equips customers…

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Heliostar on track to meet projections after reactivating Mexican mine

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Heliostar is on track to meet its 2025 production, sales, and cost guidance by restarting its La Colorada gold-silver mine in Sonora, Mexico, in early January. The company reported 9,082 oz of gold equivalent production and 8,034 oz of sales during the first quarter. Sales of 31,000–41,000 oz of gold equivalent are projected for this year. “Q1 2025 was a very strong quarter, the company’s first…

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Artemis Gold enters commercial production

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Canadian miner Artemis Gold has achieved commercial production at the Blackwater open-pit mine in central British Columbia – only three months from commencement of milling operations. “We will soon turn our attention to the potential acceleration of the proposed Phase 2 expansion, which is anticipated to increase Blackwater’s average annual production to over 500,000 equivalent gold ounces per year, firmly…

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Sierra Madre restarts mining at Coloso

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Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has commenced underground mining at the Coloso silver-gold mine, located within the producing Guitarra complex in Mexico. The mine was previously developed and mined by First Majestic Silver, and has over 12 kilometers of underground workings.  “This marks another milestone event in the restart of the Guitarra mine complex. The Coloso estimated resource grades are…

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Best practices for operating and maintaining vibrating screens in coal preparation

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In the demanding world of coal preparation, maintaining consistent performance from vibrating screens is critical to minimizing downtime and maximizing output. These screens are central to separation and dewatering processes. Establishing a proactive maintenance routine and understanding your equipment’s behavior are essential for keeping operations running smoothly. Todd Furrow, with Elgin Separation Solutions, recommends the following to maximize performance and…

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Lynas seeks U.S. help with costs of Texas project

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Lynas Rare Earths chief executive said the company is in talks with the U.S. government over additional capital costs it could face as it builds a rare earth processing facility in Seadrift, Texas, reported The Wall Street Journal. In 2023, Lynas secured $258 million in financing from the Pentagon for the project, but says wastewater management issues have added to…

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GR Silver Mining temporarily halts Plomosas project

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Canadian-based, Mexico-focused GR Silver Mining has temporarily paused field work on the Plomosas silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, to allow time for the government to increase security and stability in the region. On March 3, the miner announced the commencement of a step-out drilling program aiming to expand the San Marcial mineralization footprint by as much as 350 meters northwest…

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James McHugh joins MSHA

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Charleston, W.Va., lawyer James McHugh, with the Chris Pence Law Firm has joined the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as deputy assistant secretary for policy.  McHugh will head the agency temporarily until Wayne Palmer is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.   McHugh has represented clients before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission and the Occupational Safety and…

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Jennmar appoints Portwood as COO

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Pennsylvania-based supplier Jennmar has confirmed the selection of Michael Portwood as its Chief Operating Officer.  Portwood, a 30-year veteran of the mining, civil, manufacturing and automotive industries, will oversee all Jennmar operations in the U.S. and internationally. He succeeds Robert Wise, who served as COO for 11 years and will continue to provide operational expertise as part of the Jennmar…

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