B2Gold’s Goose mine, part of the Back River Gold District in Nunavut, Canada, achieved commercial production on October 2. From September 3, the mill achieved an average throughput of 2,652 tonnes per day, or 66% of design capacity, over 30 consecutive days. “It is with great pleasure that we announce the Goose mine has achieved commercial production. This tremendous achievement…
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Carmeuse Excels at Rolla Safety Competition
The Carmeuse Black River Bandits recently competed at the Missouri S&T experimental mine in Rolla. The team showcased their skills and knowledge, with two members receiving special recognition: The Black River Bandit’s success highlights the team’s dedication and the importance of the individual skills that contribute to a team’s overall readiness for a mine emergency. This contest is an annual competition…
Read MoreCruz Battery Metals renews Nevada claims
Cruz Battery Metals has renewed all of its lithium claims in Nevada, including the Solar lithium project. The renewed claims maintain Cruz’s foothold in one of the most active lithium districts in the United States. “President Trump’s endorsement of the Thacker Pass project is a strong vote of confidence for the entire Nevada lithium sector. We believe this could mark…
Read MoreBrookwood-Sago grants recipients named
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grant funding to three organizations in three states to support education and training initiatives that will help identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines. Administered by the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety grant program helps recipients create comprehensive…
Read MoreU.S. government obtains stake in Lithium Americas
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright announced the Loan Programs Office has restructured its deal with Lithium Americas with support from General Motors. The new terms provide the government with 5% equity ownership in the form of Lithium Americas warrants as well as an additional 5% ownership in the form of warrants in the Lithium Americas/GM joint venture.…
Read MoreMSHA reports 22nd fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on Sept. 8, at Lynch Corp., Providence, R.I., a contract haul truck driver was injured while dumping a load of material at the top of a stockpile. The ground under the truck failed, causing the truck to overturn onto its cab. The driver died later from his injuries. This is the 22nd fatality reported in 2025, and…
Read MoreDome Mountain commences mining activities
Canadian-based Blue Lagoon Resources has received its first delivery of blasting material on site at its Dome Mountain gold project near Smithers, British Columbia, and has completed its first underground blast, officially starting active mining operations. “Today is a historic day for Blue Lagoon and all of our stakeholders,” said Rana Vig, president and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources. “With…
Read MoreGunnison Copper completes inaugural Johnson Camp sales
Gunnison Copper announced the first sales of pure copper cathode from its fully operational Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona, with production capacity of up to 25 million pounds annually. On September 15, Gunnison completed its inaugural copper sales, marking the start of revenue generation following the successful commissioning of the mine. Gunnison sold a total of 225,371 lb. of…
Read MoreUSGS supports 13 states on mine waste inventory
The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded nearly $3 million in cooperative agreements to state geological surveys in 13 states to study critical minerals in mine waste at active and legacy sites.
Read MoreFLS expands Tucson facility
FLS has completed one of its newest projects: adding a polyurethane manufacturing facility at its Tucson, Ariz., campus, positioning the site as a key global hub for the production of its advanced NexGen wear-resistant material. This development forms part of a wider modernization program by the company aimed at strengthening supply chains, increasing manufacturing efficiency and enhancing sustainability across its…
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