E3 kicks off work at pilot plant site

E3 Lithium said in a recent progress update report that it is advancing its preparation activities for its field pilot plant in Canada, including the receipt of its facility license last month. The company said current on-site work is primarily regarding the installation and operation of the downhole equipment in preparation for brine production for the pilot. E3 is planning…

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Rio Tinto Kennecott goes circular

Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah, has joined Terelion’s Circularity Program, marking a significant milestone in delivering on the industry’s ambitious goal of a more sustainable future. Through Terelion’s Circularity Program, it is now possible to recycle all cemented carbide inserts on a drill bit back to virgin material – pure tungsten – which can then be used…

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Beat the heat: MSHA issues health alert

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reminded producers that mining in hot work areas during the summer can cause serious health issues for miners.  Everyone needs to recognize the hazards of heat stress and mine operators should provide heat-stress recognition training, monitoring and personal protective equipment. Symptoms of Heat Stress Heat Stress Prevention Treat Symptoms DO: DO NOT:…

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Zelandez enters North American market

Lithium brinefield services provider Zelandez will now offer its cutting-edge subsurface sensors, exploration, and extraction solutions to American and Canadian lithium mines, enabling them to develop their brine resources more efficiently. Zelandez’s expansion into the North American market is driven by several factors, including the need for modernization and upgrades in existing U.S. lithium mines; the lack of a significant…

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Fortuna Silver mine back to work

Fortuna Silver Mines reported that an illegal blockade at its San Jose mine in southern Mexico has been lifted and operations have resumed. Mine operator and Fortuna subsidiary Compañía Minera Cuzcatlán and union workers, comprising about 15% of the mine’s payroll, reached an agreement to restart operations at the underground mine and processing plant on May 10. The blockade was…

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Seabridge Gold secures US$150 million in royalty deal

Seabridge Gold subsidiary KSM Mining has agreed to principal terms of a royalty agreement under which Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty pays US$150 million for a 1.2% net smelter royalty for all metals produced at the KSM project in northern British Columbia, Canada.  The proceeds will be used to complete the physical works at KSM for which Seabridge expects to…

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Barrick Gold adopting Sandvik RMS globally

Miner Barrick Gold will be adopting Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) across its entire global fleet – more than 200 trucks, loaders and drills – following success with the system’s implementation at the Loulo-Gounkoto underground complex in Mali, West Africa. Sandvik officials said RMS is already being rolled out at Barrick sites in the U.S., Canada, Central Africa and West…

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BHP, Codelco collaborate on sustainability

BHP and the Chilean state-owned Codelco have signed a five-year collaboration agreement that will focus on the accumulated experience of both miners in innovation projects focused on strengthening the sustainability of its operations. “Our copper is part of the solution to climate change that threatens the planet and must be produced in a sustainable manner, consistent with that cause,” said…

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MSHA calls on industry to ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its first “Stand Down to Save Lives” on May 17 as part of a national campaign to encourage the nation’s mining community to take steps to prevent injuries and illnesses and stop an alarming rise in the number of miners killed on the job in 2023. So…

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