Southwest Critical Materials, an affiliate of private equity firm Kinterra Capital, has successfully acquired the Pumpkin Hollow copper project in Yerington, Nev., from Nevada Copper.
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Elko Mining Expo 2024 tops 2,000 visitors
The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) reported that its 38th annual Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, held in June, was a success, with more than 2,000 visiting the show’s 384 companies. In addition to a great show turnout, the expo included a concert and golf tournament, as well as a panel session discussing future projects from Orla Mining, i80…
Read MoreBinMaster back in action after tornado
BinMaster has confirmed it is celebrating a new beginning after a tornado destroyed its 115,000-square-foot facility on April 26 of this year. A system of several tornados came through the region, taking many buildings in Nebraska and Iowa with it – both homes and businesses. According to the National Weather Service, it was the strongest series of tornadoes for the…
Read More20th Mine Vent opens floor for abstracts
The 20th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, set for June 21-26 in Pittsburgh, Pa., has begun accepting abstracts for the biennial event. The deadline to submit an abstract is October 15. The deadline for final versions of full manuscripts will be November 30. Major topics include mine fans; dust control; diesel particular matter, mine fires and explosions; underground health and…
Read MoreDiavik mine starts underground production
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories has moved into commercial production at its A21 underground operation, which was developed beneath the previously mined A21 open pit. The construction of the underground mine involved the development of over 1,800 meters of underground tunnels to access the orebody. With safety as the core focus, the miner noted that there…
Read MoreMetso to boost customer support in Western Canada
Metso continues to strengthen its footprint and proximity to customers by investing in a new service center in Prince George, British Columbia – one of the emerging mining regions in Canada. The company said the new facility will support the growing needs of customers, primarily operating in copper and gold segments. “[It] enhances our ability to deliver OEM-certified on-site inspections,…
Read MoreUtah Mining Association looks toward annual convention
The Utah Mining Association will gather at the Marriott City Center in downtown Salt Lake City for its 109th annual convention, November 13-14. Attendees will enjoy valuable insights from mining industry experts at several technical sessions. Featured speakers and sessions include Mick Thomas, Utah Department of Natural Resources, and Kimberly Shelley, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Utah’s Roadmap: Becoming the…
Read MoreRER gets Department of Energy ops approval for Wyoming plant
Colorado-based Rare Element Resources has received its operations approval as well as an additional funding commitment for its rare earth demonstration plant in Wyoming, set to come online in the fourth quarter. The green light from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the second and final project continuation notice following its approval of…
Read MoreAugust MSHA impact inspections net 253 violations
The Mine Safety and Health Administration said it completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in August 2024, issuing 253 violations. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines with poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. Of the 253 violations MSHA identified in August, 72 were evaluated as significant and substantial (S&S) and…
Read MoreNouveau Monde inks substation deal for Matawinie
Nouveau monde Graphite, owner of the Matawinie operation in Quebec, Canada, has selected ABB for a landmark electrification project that will help make it the world’s first all-electric open-pit mine. The contract, the price tag for which was not disclosed, includes the supply, construction and commissioning of a 120kV substation that will be connected to the provincial hydropower network. This…
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