Equinox Gold said it made substantial advancement in establishing the footprint of the first phase of the Greenstone gold mine’s open pit in Ontario, Canada. “Since commencing operations, the Greenstone mine has demonstrated good progress with both mining and processing rates increasing substantially during Q3 and into October,” said Equinox Gold President and CEO Greg Smith. “The Greenstone team is…
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GM to help Lithium Americas unlock Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas and General Motors have entered into a new investment agreement, which establishes a joint venture to bring the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Humboldt County, Nev., on line. Under the terms of the deal, GM will deliver US$625 million of cash and letters of credit to Thacker Pass alongside a conditional commitment of a $2.3 billion Department of…
Read MoreAmericas Gold and Silver consolidates Galena JV
Americas Gold and Silver has entered into a binding agreement with an affiliate of mining investor Eric Sprott and Paul Andre Huet to acquire the remaining 40% interest in the Galena silver complex in Idaho, consolidating the current joint venture. Under the terms of the deal, Americas Gold will issue 170 million common shares to the owners of the Sprott…
Read MoreKomatsu to upgrade Peoria operations
OEM Komatsu said it will be enhancing its presence in Peoria, Ill., with the construction of a new office building that will include collaborative spaces for engineering, sales, manufacturing, management and other functions. Komatsu has ceremonially broken ground on the new building, which it said was designed for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, incorporating features such as solar panels, stormwater…
Read MoreNIOSH seeks input on smoke exposure draft
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has released the draft Hazard Review: “Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers.” It is open for public comment until November 12.
Read MoreSouthwest Critical finalizes Nevada Copper takeover
Southwest Critical Materials, an affiliate of private equity firm Kinterra Capital, has successfully acquired the Pumpkin Hollow copper project in Yerington, Nev., from Nevada Copper.
Read MoreElko Mining Expo 2024 tops 2,000 visitors
The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) reported that its 38th annual Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, held in June, was a success, with more than 2,000 visiting the show’s 384 companies. In addition to a great show turnout, the expo included a concert and golf tournament, as well as a panel session discussing future projects from Orla Mining, i80…
Read MoreBinMaster back in action after tornado
BinMaster has confirmed it is celebrating a new beginning after a tornado destroyed its 115,000-square-foot facility on April 26 of this year. A system of several tornados came through the region, taking many buildings in Nebraska and Iowa with it – both homes and businesses. According to the National Weather Service, it was the strongest series of tornadoes for the…
Read More20th Mine Vent opens floor for abstracts
The 20th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, set for June 21-26 in Pittsburgh, Pa., has begun accepting abstracts for the biennial event. The deadline to submit an abstract is October 15. The deadline for final versions of full manuscripts will be November 30. Major topics include mine fans; dust control; diesel particular matter, mine fires and explosions; underground health and…
Read MoreDiavik mine starts underground production
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories has moved into commercial production at its A21 underground operation, which was developed beneath the previously mined A21 open pit. The construction of the underground mine involved the development of over 1,800 meters of underground tunnels to access the orebody. With safety as the core focus, the miner noted that there…
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