The following is a statement from the National Mining Association and was released the same day as the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It has been edited only for style. As President Donald J. Trump is sworn in as our 47th President of the United States, new polling conducted by Maru Public Opinion for the National Mining Association (NMA)…
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Alberta lifts coal moratorium
Alberta’s government has ended a 2022 moratorium on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, reported The Canadian Press. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the move will “reduce regulatory confusion” around coal mining. Alberta repealed its 1976 coal policy and issued new exploration leases in 2020, only to put nearly all new projects on…
Read MoreNewmont offloads Porcupine operation
Newmont has agreed to sell its Porcupine gold operation in Ontario, Canada, to Discovery Silver for up to $425 million in total consideration. The transaction is part of the miner’s ongoing program to divest its non-core assets. “Today’s announcement represents a significant milestone for Newmont as we have agreed to sell the final non-core operation from our divestiture program,” said…
Read MoreLiebherr to expand U.S. facility
From demolition to groundwork and crane lifts, Liebherr equipment plays an integral role in every phase of the upgrade and expansion project at Liebherr’s mining truck manufacturing facility in Hampton Roads, Va. The Newport News, Va., location has played a crucial role in fulfilling the growing demand for Liebherr products both locally and globally since Liebherr’s expansion to North America…
Read MoreCONSOL, Arch now Core Natural Resources
The merger of CONSOL Energy with Arch Resources to create a new operator, Core Natural Resources, which was announced last August, has now been completed. The transaction, which was supported by more than 99% of the companies’ stockholders, was effectively closed on January 14; Arch shares ceased trading the same day and new CNR trades were effective the following day.…
Read MoreMines and Money Miami readies to convene
Mines and Money Miami 2025, which promises a key mix of industry delegates from leading, mid-tier, and junior mining companies, as well as investors, OEMS, governmental representatives from across the Americas, tech companies, banks, legal firms, and other stakeholders, is almost ready to open its doors. The event is taking place February 20-21 at the James L. Knight Center with…
Read MoreCEMI, DIGITAL ink digital deal
The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies to foster innovation, collaboration, and global opportunities for the Canadian mining sector. The announcement was made at the BC Natural Resources Forum 2025, where DIGITAL CEO Sue Paish highlighted the success of the Mining Microbiome Analytics…
Read MoreDOE backs 12 critical mineral projects
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced $32.75 million for 12 projects aimed at advancing cost-effective and environmentally responsible processes to produce and refine critical minerals and materials in the U.S. The funding, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, focuses on developing value-added products from feedstocks like mining waste streams containing…
Read MoreLeer South temporarily sealed off
Core Natural Resources said it is taking steps to temporarily seal the Leer South mine’s active longwall panel in order to extinguish isolated combustion-related activity. An underground fire broke out at the coal mine, located near Philippi, W.Va., on January 13. “On behalf of the Core management team, I want to commend Leer South personnel for their exceptional efforts in…
Read MoreMSHA issues 119 violations in December
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in December 2024 at 13 mines in Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia, and issued 119 violations with 32 being evaluated as significant and substantial and two had unwarrantable failure findings. In 2023 and 2024, MSHA conducted 343 impact inspections and identified 5,246 violations, including 1,456…
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