Orla Mining reported that on July 23, an uncontrolled material movement event occurred on the temporary north wall within the open pit at its Camino Rojo oxide mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. While there were no injuries or any damage to equipment or the environment reported, open pit mining operations are temporarily suspended while the miner conducts necessary geotechnical assessments to…
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Three rescued at Red Chris mine: Newmont
Global miner Newmont said three Hy-Tech Drilling workers were safely brought to the surface following two fall of ground incidents that occurred in the access way to the underground work area of a Red Chris mine project in British Columbia, Canada, on July 22. “We are relieved to share that all three individuals are safe, and in good health and…
Read MoreVDG appoints Southeastern heavy industry sales rep
VDG (Van der Graaf ), a leading manufacturer of drum motors for belt conveyor applications, has appointed Mike Clark to the team as a heavy industry sales representative for the Southeastern United States.
Read MoreRare Element Resources demo plant update
Colorado-based Rare Element Resources has provided an update on the development progression of its rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyo., after it started a thorough review of the as-built plant in April. The miner said the review has been steadily progressing and has resulted in several areas of improvement being identified requiring rework, and in some…
Read MoreBurgundy Diamond Mines lays off hundreds at Ekati
Burgundy Diamond Mines has decided to temporarily suspend open pit mining at its Point Lake operation, one of two active sites at its Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The miner said the operation had become “sub-economic” due to a weak diamond market. The decision has led to the layoffs of hundreds of employees and contractors, as…
Read MorePOSCO, Anson Resources to demo DLE tech
South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anson Resources to establish and operate a demonstration plant to validate its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. Under the agreement, Anson will provide the lithium feedstock and the project site, while POSCO will conduct a full-scale evaluation of the business potential of its DLE technology. Depending on the…
Read MoreMP Materials partners with Apple on recycled RE magnets
MP Materials has entered a definitive, long-term agreement to supply Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the United States entirely from recycled materials, supporting American manufacturing and circular supply chains. “We are proud to partner with Apple to launch MP’s recycling platform and scale up our magnetics business,” said James Litinsky, founder, chairman and CEO of MP Materials. “This…
Read MoreBlue Lagoon celebrates Dome Mountain opening
Canadian miner Blue Lagoon Resources held an official opening of its Dome Mountain gold project on July 9 with guests from across the country and abroad. The project recently secured its mining permit, one of only nine granted in British Columbia in the past decade. During the two-day event, guests had the opportunity to take underground tours as well as…
Read MoreHudbay temporarily suspends Snow Lake operations
Hudbay Minerals has enabled a controlled, safe and orderly temporary suspension of operations at Snow Lake following a mandatory wildfire evacuation order for the area in northern Manitoba. “We remain committed to ensuring the safety of our employees, their families, local First Nations members and the communities we serve. With the current unprecedented dry conditions in northern Manitoba, our team…
Read MoreMSHA cautions on blasting
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) notes that blasting is an essential part of many mining operations, but also carries significant risks. Every stage of the blasting process – from storage and transportation to detonation – requires strict adherence to safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries. Blasting safety demands attention to detail, proper planning and adherence to established…
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