Met coal mine owner Benns Creek Group has reportedly decided to liquidate its business, according to reports. Officials told Proactive Investors that it had talks with its advisers, opting for the move, and has appointed Hill Dickinson for the process. Proceedings will start immediately, as it prepares its application for the courts. The financial news service noted that a general…
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Nevada Copper files for Chapter 11
Pumpkin Hollow mine owner Nevada Copper has confirmed its filing of a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The miner filed in the Bankruptcy Court of the District of Nevada. The company had already hinted at its plan in recent filings, noting it was in discussions with its key stakeholders and other parties to obtain funding and/or enter into…
Read MoreBQE Water to continue to service Raglan
BQE Water and Glencore Canada have renewed an operations services agreement for water treatment at the Raglan nickel mine in Nunavik, Quebec. BQE provides services in the Nunavik region in a joint venture with Nuvumiut Developments, an Inuit community-based organization. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement with an option to extend, the JV is responsible for clean water production…
Read MoreArizona Lithium opens research center
Arizona Lithium officially opened the Lithium Research Centre in Tempe, Ariz., on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by federal and state government officials as well as economic development officers. The facility, which is backed by the Arizona Commerce Authority, is focused on technological advancements in lithium processing. It will also function as a test facility focused on the…
Read MoreMinova breaks ground on Utah facility
Minova recently held a ceremony to mark the start of work on a new manufacturing facility in Tooele County, Utah. The event for the ground support group was attended by Minova CEO Ryan Kerr and other company leadership as well as local dignitaries. “This forward-thinking investment will put us right by our customers’ side and deliver solutions that will meet…
Read MoreMSHA reports seventh fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on May 16, a worker at a surface mine died when the excavator he was operating traveled over a 200-ft. highwall. This is the seventh fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
Read MoreTaseko’s Gibraltar mine idled in BC
A breakdown in talks with local union representatives is being cited for Taseko Mines’ decision to suspend operating at its Gibraltar copper-molybdenum in the Cariboo region of south-central British Columbia, Canada. “Collective bargaining with Gibraltar’s union representatives has been ongoing in recent weeks, and ended late yesterday without an agreement being reached,” the company said. “Gibraltar’s unionized workforce informed the…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor broadcasts silica panel discussion
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson moderated a live-streamed panel discussion on June 3 to discuss how the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s final rule for respirable crystalline silica will better protect the health of the nation’s miners.
Read MoreSandvik, Byrnecut make diesel-electric collab
Contract miner Byrnecut has confirmed it will collaborate with Sandvik to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment with the aim to boost sustainability, efficiency and productivity underground. Under an agreement signed in May, the two will work together to develop underground loaders and trucks featuring electric drivetrains. The overall goal is to create equipment that matches Byrnecut’s specific capability requirements and…
Read MoreASI sells mining unit to Epiroc
Autonomous Solutions has confirmed the divestment of its ASI Mining business unit to Epiroc. Epiroc now holds all interest in the company after formerly having a 34% stake. The move, ASI officials said, allows it to focus on expanding its logistics, agriculture, construction, and automotive testing products. “ASI’s leading OEM-agnostic autonomy platform has propelled ASI Mining to unprecedented success in…
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