James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, founder of underground mining service provider Redpath Group, recently passed away in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, “after a courageous 20-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease.” He was 88. Redpath grew up on a mine site in Val-d’Or, Québec, the eldest child of James and Margaret Redpath. As a teenager, he worked two formative summers on a…
Read MoreA strategic partnership between Virginia Tech and Alcara Technologies, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Aclara Resources, aims to strengthen a sustainable domestic supply chain for critical heavy rare earth elements. Aclara’s rare earths separation pilot plant is expected to open this fall at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, Va., where it will benefit from the research park’s amenities…
Read MoreMitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in Copper World LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudbay Minerals, for an initial cash contribution of $600 million. The company owns the Copper World project in Arizona. “Securing Mitsubishi as a 30% partner in Copper World is an important milestone for Hudbay as we establish a long-term strategic partnership to advance…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2025 State Grants Program to fund the delivery of federally mandated training and re-training for miners who work at surface, underground…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification that will unlock 14.5 million tons of federally owned coal at the Antelope mine in Converse County, Wyo., extending the life of the mine through 2037. “The Trump administration is delivering on its promise to revitalize American coal and unleash our nation’s energy potential,” said Secretary of the…
Read MoreElk Creek Resources, a subsidiary of NioCorp Developments, has been awarded up to $10 million, subject to the achievement of certain milestones, from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the establishment of a domestic scandium mine-to-manufacture supply chain via the Elk Creek critical minerals project in southeast Nebraska. The investment by the DoD aligns with President Trump’s March 20,…
Read MoreEquinox Gold has sold its 100% interest in the Pan gold mine, Gold Rock project, and Illipah project in Nevada to Canadian developer Minera Alamos for a total consideration of US$115 million. “The sale of our non-core Nevada assets reflects our commitment to portfolio optimization and disciplined capital allocation. This transaction simplifies our business and allows the team to focus…
Read MoreMotion Industries has announced a joint venture partnership with Tagodi Development Corp., a resource contracting firm that invests in the local Tahltan Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada. An agreement was recently signed to deliver economic and operational benefits to the community and all involved. The largest focus will be in the mining sector, a major portion of this region’s…
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Franklin Electric has appointed Jennifer Wolfenbarger as its chief financial officer (CFO) and chief accounting officer. As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and overseeing fiscal accountability for the entire organization. Wolfenbarger has served in divisional CFO roles at some of the country’s most recognizable and growth-minded…
Read MoreLess than a month remains until the start of the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show, set for September 10-12 at the Brushfork Armory in Bluefield, W.Va. The show, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias, will feature over 150 exhibitors including 28 new companies promoting their equipment, services, products, technology, and safety developments. The three-day event will…
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