Endeavour Silver said its construction work at the Terronera project in the Jalisco state, Mexico, is nearing its final stages and it is producing its initial batch of concentrate. In an update report, the producer said wet commissioning is anticipated to begin early in the second quarter. Advances to date include: Its focus remains on completing the tailing filter electrical…
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Lithium Americas announces FID for Thacker Pass Phase 1
Lithium Americas and its joint venture partners on the Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nev., have confirmed the final investment decision for the first phase of the project as it receives a previously announced $250 million investment from fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners. Company officials said that, as part of that closing, Orion purchased senior unsecured convertible…
Read MoreEpiroc to supply BEVs at Hudbay Minerals mine
Epiroc has won a large order from Hudbay Minerals for a fleet of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to be used at its Lalor underground mine in Canada. The machines will be used to strengthen productivity and work conditions while lowering emissions. The miner has ordered BEV versions of the Boomer M20 SG face drilling rig, the Scooptram ST18 SG and Scooptram…
Read MoreTrump signs executive order to boost critical mineral production
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) on March 20 to recognize the national security need for critical minerals, especially those sourced domestically, by allowing greater access to key minerals and mined materials. The EO, which follows three others signed on the first day of his presidency – “Declaring a National Energy Emergency,” “Unleashing American Energy,” and “Unleashing…
Read MoreWyoming Energy Authority opens floor to coal study
The Wyoming Energy Authority has outlined a request for proposals that will allow for a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study, including supply, demand, investment interest, current and future mining constraints, the potential for exports and infrastructure needs, and regulatory barriers and reforms needed to maintain a viable long-term thermal coal market for the state. According to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle,…
Read MoreMSHA reports 10th fatality
MSHA reported that on March 5, a miner at Calhoun Quarry #1. Jersey, Ill., was fatally injured at a surface mine when flyrock from blasting operations struck him. The miner was assisting in detonating the explosives. This is the 10th fatality reported in 2025, and the first classified as “Explosives and Breaking Agents.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to…
Read MoreCanada financially backs IAMGOLD’s Côté mine emissions efforts
The government of Canada has confirmed it is earmarking $1.48 million for the electrification of mining operations and reduction of emissions at IAMGOLD’s Côté gold operation in Ontario. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources; and Viviane…
Read MoreSpring Creek expansion secures fed approval
The Trump administration has approved a plan to expand the Spring Creek coal mine in Big Horn County, Montana, reported Reuters. The expansion will allow 39.9 million tons of coal to be mined over the next 16 years.
Read MoreMissouri S&T design team wins big at SME
For the second consecutive year, a team of Missouri University of Science and Technology students won the Metallic Student Design Competition at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Read MoreMSHA issues safety alert in response to 10 fatalities
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 10 miner fatalities have occurred between Jan. 3 and March 5 – more than triple the number for the same period in 2024. Accidents classified as Powered Haulage remain the most common with four fatalities, followed by Machinery (two fatalities), and Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall (two fatalities). Four…
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