Alabama miner Warrior Met Coal, undergoing an expansion at its Blue Creek mine that includes more efficient coal transport, has retained Beumer Group for the construction of a long-distance overland conveyor. The relative newcomer longwall mine and supplier said the scope includes a single-flight curved overland system for its 1,500-short-ton-per-hour system that will extend from its surface preparation plant to…
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Saskatchewan receives millions for rare earth research
Canadian officials announced more than C$16 million to support the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). The funding will be used to expand the Rare Earth Processing Facility to process a wider range of rare earth minerals and to create a new database. “Investing in regional strengths like mining, exploration, and mineral processing helps us build a solid path to a strong…
Read MoreBinMaster moves into new offices
BinMaster moved into new offices on Transformation Drive at the Innovation Campus at the University of Lincoln (Nebraska) last month, following the destruction of its 115,000-square-foot facility in April by an F3 tornado. The new offices are just minutes away from a new plant on the 249-acre public/private research campus that houses businesses, a conference center, and the Nebraska Innovation…
Read MoreSPT opens Nevada, Utah locations
Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) is marking the opening of two new offices in the U.S. to expand its presence, one in Elko, Nev., and one in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new offices are located in strategic areas and make up part of the company’s global expansion strategy and a substantial investment plan. The main office in Elko will handle…
Read MoreNevada Copper assets for sale
Nevada Copper has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Southwest Critical Materials after voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June. The company said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario have approved bidding procedures for use in connection with the sale process where Southwest Critical will serve as the stalking horse…
Read MoreCominvi wins Campo Morado contract
Luca Mining has engaged Latin America contractor Cominvi to carry out core mining operations at the Campo Morado mine in southwestern Mexico. The partnership will provide Luca cost-effective access to newer mining equipment for its ongoing operations. “The timing of this decision is fortuitous as Cominvi has just completed a major mining project nearby and, therefore, mobilization will occur very…
Read MoreExcelsior Mining starts work on Arizona mine
Excelsior Mining has commenced construction at the past-producing Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona with first copper production anticipated in the first half of 2025. The company is working with Rio Tinto venture Nuton to restart the operation. “The commencement of leach pad construction marks a key milestone in Excelsior’s partnership with Nuton. The M3 and Rango team we have…
Read MoreBarminco secures underground contract at Hemlo
Barminco, Perenti’s underground mining business, has signed a three-year contract with Barrick Gold to continue contract mining at the Hemlo mine in Canada. The total contract value is worth more than A$200 million and involves underground mine development, production and mining support services.
Read MoreGeneration Mining running ahead at Marathon
Generation Mining said it has received a key approval, the greenlight of amendments to Schedule Two of its Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations, for its Marathon palladium-copper project in Ontario, Canada.
Read MoreVirginia Tech researching underground carbon storage
Virginia Tech is serving as the technical lead of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded project that aims to store more than 1.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year and reduce the risk and costs of future projects.
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