Core Natural Resources continues ongoing efforts to resume longwall operations at its Leer South mine in Barbour County, W.Va., following a combustion-related event at the mine in mid-January. Personnel and regulatory officials re-entered the sealed area of the mine on June 10, and thereafter re-established ventilation to the full mine, restored hydraulic pressure along the longwall face, and conducted an…
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First Mining Gold, Mishkeegogamang ink agreement
Canadian miner First Mining Gold and the Mishkeegogamang First Nation have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario. The agreement sets out a collaborative approach for the development of one of Canada’s largest gold resources, through construction, operations, and closure, in a manner that respects the environment and provides direct benefits to the First…
Read MoreSwanson Industries acquires TransAxle business arm
West Virginia-headquartered Swanson Industries has acquired the off-highway business of TransAxle Holdings, a remanufacturer of transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, axles and brake systems and related industrial products for numerous off-highway verticals. The off-highway business will be re-branded as the Swanson Off-Highway division. Swanson will provide the division with substantial additional capacity and resources, supporting its continued growth through expanded capabilities and…
Read MoreNMA Applauds Senate, Urges House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following statement from its president and CEO Rich Nolan applauding the Senate’s passage of its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and urging House action to send the bill to President Trump’s desk. “We urge the House to quickly pass this bill, which increases the competitiveness of the American mining industry…
Read MoreIvanhoe Electric, Railveyor together take on new Santa Cruz project
Railveyor Technologies Global has been selected as the preferred haulage solution provider for Ivanhoe Electric’s new Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona. According to CEO Tas Mohamed, this milestone marks a significant step forward in Railveyor’s mission to deliver sustainable, efficient and fully electrified material haulage solutions to the global mining industry. Ivanhoe Electric included Railveyor in its highly engineered…
Read MoreRamaco to hold ceremony for new RE mine
Ramaco Resources and Ramaco Rare Earth will host a ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony on July 11 to commemorate the opening of the Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth project – the first new rare earth mine in the United States in more than 70 years and the first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years. The event,…
Read MoreHudbay, Vale, Alamos team for wildfire relief
Top Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals, Vale Base Metals and Alamos Gold have joined together to support wildfire relief efforts in the Manitoba area with a combined C$1.25 million donation to the Canadian Red Cross. The funds, targeted to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts, will help residents and Indigenous communities in which the three companies operate and that have been…
Read MoreVDG to celebrate 40th anniversary at state-of-the-art Michigan facility
Van der Graaf (VDG), the world’s leading manufacturer of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including aggregates, mining, material handling and food processing, is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to North American manufacturing. The milestone will be marked with a special anniversary event at its cutting-edge production facility in Shelby Township, Mich.…
Read MoreProposed Rocky Creek coal mine to create 400 jobs
CTI Plus Resources’ proposed metallurgical coal mine, located about halfway between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, would create up to 400 direct jobs in nearby communities including Mackenzie, reported the Prince George Citizen. Judy Matkaluk, manager of Regulatory Affairs and Engagement of CTI Plus Resources, presented the project to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s board of directors…
Read MoreAllegheny Metallurgical emerges from Chapter 11
West Virginia coal miner Allegheny Metallurgical has confirmed its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 13, a step forward in its return to growing its operations. The company’s re-entry to the market is marked by a reorganization of leadership and a renewed focus on maintaining and expanding operations. COO Eric Lipinski called the update an “exciting beginning of…
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