West Red Lake Gold Mines said its board of directors has approved management’s recommendation to restart its flagship Madsen gold mine in Ontario immediately. “West Red Lake Gold acquired the Madsen mine in June 2023 with the goal to use our team’s deep technical experience to unlock the abundant but at the time discounted potential of this mine,” said Shane…
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Idaho gold project receives CWA permit
Perpetua Resources said the United States Army Corps of Engineers has issued the final federal permit needed for its Stibnite gold project in Valley County, Idaho. Stibnite is projected to be one of the highest-grade open-pit gold mines in the country. The Clean Water Act Section 404 permit “marks the culmination of eight years of permitting, scientific study, project refinement,…
Read MoreRamaco Resources names new executive
Ramaco Resources has hired Michael Woloschuk as executive vice president for critical mineral operations. He will lead all aspects of the company’s work to develop and commercialize the Brook rare earth mine in Sheridan, Wyo. Most recently, Woloschuk served as global executive director of Critical Minerals for the Fluor Corporation, where he was also involved in development of the Brook…
Read MoreSolidus closer to securing Spring Valley financing
Solidus Resources said it is the recipient of a Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) regarding the potential financing of up to $835 million for the Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nev. “The Spring Valley project will be Nevada’s next long-life heap leach gold mine. The significance of this transaction will be…
Read MoreNIOSH employees reinstated
More than 100 employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be permanently reinstated – a crucial development after months of uncertainty that threatened the agency’s workforce and core safety programs. The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) led a nationwide campaign to defend NIOSH. “This is not just a win for NIOSH – it’s a win…
Read MoreUSGS to fund projects identifying mine waste potential
The U.S. Geological Survey has invited states to compete for $5 million in cooperative agreements to find critical minerals in mine waste at active and legacy sites. The funding opportunity supports the agency’s efforts to build a national mine-waste inventory. “The USGS is partnering with state geological surveys to modernize our understanding of critical minerals in the U.S., both below…
Read MoreRio Tinto land exchange halted by judge
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring land to Rio Tinto and BHP for their Resolution copper mine in Arizona, citing the Supreme Court’s ongoing deliberations in the complex case, reported Reuters. In an 18-page order, U.S. District Judge Steven Logan said the nonprofit Apache Stronghold was likely to succeed in its appeal to the…
Read MoreNormet expands battery-electric SmartDrive offering
Normet has launched two new Normet SmartDrive platforms – the XS-series and the L-series – further expanding its portfolio of battery-electric underground equipment. With these additions, Normet now offers a full spectrum of electric machines that deliver cutting-edge solutions for today’s evolving mining operations. These new platforms are designed to cover a wide range of applications and needs, from compact…
Read MoreCaterpillar provides new ground engaging tools
The new Cat Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat medium wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. Made from through-hardened DH-2 steel, the new ground engaging tools (GET) from Caterpillar are thicker and provide similar or better life to the standard cutting edge option. The new Single Life Cutting Edges…
Read MoreWIM UK appoints new managing director
Women in Mining UK has named Lucy Crane as managing director of the organization, and an executive director of the WIM UK board of directors, effective May 7. She succeeds Dr. Stacy Hope, who will continue to work with WIM UK. Crane brings a wealth of experience as a geologist and sustainability consultant, with a long-standing commitment to driving positive…
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