The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. The final list includes 10 new minerals – boron, copper, lead, metallurgical coal, phosphate, potash, rhenium, silicon, silver, and uranium – based on…
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Frontier Lithium project selected for Ontario’s new permitting framework
Frontier Lithium’s flagship PAK lithium project has been selected to participate in Ontario’s One Project, One Process (1P1P) Framework Guidance initiative. 1P1P is an important step in modernizing and streamlining Ontario’s provincial permitting process for advanced mineral development projects. The 1P1P framework is designed to reduce government review timelines by up to 50% for advanced exploration and mine development projects…
Read MoreKomatsu transforms Edmonton Distribution Center
Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution center. The expansion marks a significant step in Komatsu’s ongoing effort to enhance service levels, reduce lead times and better support dealers and customers across Canada. The new…
Read MoreABB to electrify Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas has selected ABB as the electrification partner for its Thacker Pass project in Nevada, home to North America’s largest known measured lithium resource. As demand for electric vehicles and energy storage accelerates, Thacker Pass is set to help strengthen the U.S. domestic lithium supply chain. Once operational, it will produce up to 40,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate…
Read MoreNova Scotia launches mine permitting portal
Nova Scotia has launched NovaMINE, a new online permitting portal that is designed to streamline mine permitting and also provide additional transparency for the process as a whole. “NovaMINE represents a modern way of doing business,” said Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton. “It is simplifying the permitting process without cutting any corners. It will give industry better access to information…
Read MoreBlack Mammoth Metals acquires America Mine
Canada-based natural resource company Black Mammoth Metals has completed the purchase of the America Mine Gold property in San Bernardino County, Calif., with a final payment of US$500,000. The company now owns America Mine with no royalties. The property consists of four patented claims and 45 claims on Bureau of Land Management administered lands, totaling approximately 258 hectares (640 acres).…
Read MoreRamaco Resources to create Strategic Critical Minerals Terminal
Ramaco Resources will establish a national strategic stockpile of rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals at its Brook mine facility in Wyoming. The Strategic Critical Minerals Terminal (SCMT) will position Ramaco as the most comprehensive, vertically integrated upstream, midstream and downstream producer of critical minerals and REEs in the United States. The SCMT stockpile will provide long-term strategic stockpiling,…
Read MoreNMA recognizes 20 mining operations for safety excellence
The National Mining Association has honored outstanding achievements in mine safety with the Sentinels of Safety Awards. Twenty American mining operations – six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines – were recognized for extraordinary safety performance in 2024. “Every day in mining begins and ends with safety, and it’s top of mind in everything we do –from equipment operation all…
Read MoreMasaba celebrates grand opening of steel and metal fabrication facility
Masaba Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of custom-designed bulk material handling systems and processing equipment, announces the grand opening of its new 147,500-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art metal fabrication and office facility in Vermillion, S.D. The company celebrated this occasion with an open house event on Oct. 16, held at the newly named Harold Higman Fabrication Center. The official name of the facility was…
Read MoreEriez launches online storefront for magnetic separation, material handling equipment
Eriez has launched BuyEriez.com, a new e-commerce platform designed to provide direct, online access to select in-stock Eriez equipment for North American customers. The site features standard magnetic tubes, plates, grates, traps and permanent lift magnets – equipment trusted across many key industrial sectors, including food processing, packaging and plastics. Customers can access real-time pricing, immediate inventory visibility, and a…
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