Excelsior Mining has received notification of approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for a new leach pad at the Johnson Camp mine (JCM) facility. The aquifer protection permit (APP) for Johnson Camp was amended to include the construction and operation of a heap leach pad to produce copper from the legacy open pits at Johnson Camp in…
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Teck confirms rumors: coal spin-off possible
Canadian miner Teck Resources, after multiple reports of rumors, confirmed it is considering a spin-out of its steelmaking coal business. Officials said Feb. 14 the company is currently evaluating alternatives that could include a spin-out of interest to its shareholders. “Any transaction would be expected to create value for Teck’s shareholders and support continued benefits for communities and Indigenous Peoples…
Read MoreNewmont selects Viljoen for COO seat
As Newmont plans a transition of its current executive vice president and COO Rob Atkinson to a new role focused on driving strategic initiatives for the company, it has appointed 30-year industry veteran Natascha Viljoen to the COO role. Viljoen, who has served as CEO of Anglo American’s platinum business in South Africa since 2020, will join Newmont’s executive leadership…
Read MoreB2Gold gains significant gold resource in Sabina deal
Canadian gold producer B2Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sabina Gold & Silver for C$1.1 billion.
Read MoreKomatsu’s Chattanooga plant begins production of articulated trucks
To support growing demand, Komatsu has begun producing the company’s HM400-5 articulated haul trucks at its factory in Chattanooga, Tenn. While the trucks were produced in Chattanooga in the mid-2000s, in 2009 production shifted to the company’s plant in Ibaraki, Japan, where it has remained until now.
Read MoreVolt Carbon stakes mining claims in Ontario
Volt Carbon Technologies said it has acquired by staking a 100% owned Abamasagi Lake lithium project, northwest of Nakina, Ontario, Canada. The mining claims were registered directly by the junior resource company.
Read MoreMSHA reports second fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Jan.17, a miner at Taiheiyo Cement Corp.’s Mojave Plant & Quarry, Kern County, Calif., was fatally injured when his personal car collided with a customer truck. Both vehicles were traveling toward each other in opposite directions on an icy mine access road. This is the second fatality reported in 2023, and the first classified as “Powered Haulage.”…
Read MoreIntegrated Power acquires Southland Electrical Group
Integrated Power Services (IPS), in its journey to expand its service capabilities, coverage and distribution, has acquired electrical equipment and service provider and power management firm Southland Electrical Group. No financial details were released for the transaction. Southland Group comprises seven discrete businesses: Southland Electrical Supply, Mid-South Electrical Supply, Industrial Panel Company, Southland Automation, South East Switchgear, Southland Electrical Rentals,…
Read MoreMSHA issues safety alert after rash of electrocutions
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to stay clear of the line of electrical fires after three miners were electrocuted in a 10-day period. The agency said that, on January 27, two truck drivers were electrocuted after an overhead power line came in contact with their trucks. They exited their cabs only to come in contact…
Read MoreAnglo takes stake in Canada Nickel
Anglo American confirmed this week it is set to take over a 9.9% holding in Canada Nickel, owner of the Crawford nickel project in the Timmins mining camp, Ontario.
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