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…
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Gunnison 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…
Read MoreMissouri S&T student wins NASA fellowship
Jacob Ortega, a Ph.D. student in aerospace engineering at Missouri S&T, sees an opportunity to turn the moon’s surface materials into aluminum for lunar construction, and NASA is backing his research. According to S&T, Ortega has received a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity award to support his research, which focuses on a system that will use molten salt and…
Read MoreEquinox Gold delivers first gold at Valentine mine
Equinox Gold has poured first gold at its Valentine gold mine located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. “Commissioning of the Valentine process plant is progressing extremely well, with mill throughput averaging 47% of nameplate for the first 15 days of operation, resulting in first gold being poured earlier than expected, on September 14, 2025. I am very pleased with commissioning…
Read MoreBME Mining Canada moves forward with production complex
Having completed its local electronic detonator manufacturing plant – only the second such plant in Canada – BME Mining Canada said it is forging ahead with a range of facilities to produce blasting-related offerings for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. According to Neil Alberts, general manager at BME Mining Canada, its development site outside Nairn Centre, Ontario, is becoming…
Read MoreNewmont completes non-core asset divestment with Coffee deal
Newmont has agreed to sell its Coffee gold project in Yukon, Canada, to Fuerte Metals for up to $150 million in total consideration. Upon completion of the transaction, Newmont will have divested all its non-core assets, six operations and two projects. “The sale of the Coffee project reflects our ongoing efforts to streamline the portfolio and sharpen our focus on…
Read MoreBarrick sells Hemlo gold mine in Canada
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement to sell its Hemlo gold mine to Carcetti Capital Corp. for up to $1.09 billion. Upon closing, Carcetti will be renamed to Hemlo Mining Corp. “The sale of Hemlo at an attractive valuation marks the close of Barrick’s long and successful chapter at the mine and underscores our disciplined focus on building value through…
Read MoreMSHA issues report on 19th fatality
MSHA reported that on Aug. 25, a miner at Colt Rock and Lime LLC, Scott City, Mo., died after the haul truck he was driving went over a berm along the haul road, over a highwall and overturned into water in the pit. This is the 19th fatality reported in 2025, and the eighth classified as “Powered Haulage.” MSHA recommends…
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