Emerging lithium-boron supplier ioneer has completed a technology system supply agreement with Caterpillar that solidifies the early introduction of Cat MineStar Command for hauling, autonomous haul system (AHS) at its Rhyolite Ridge project in Esmerelda County, Nevada. The results of a feasibility study completed in early 2021 showed the viability of AHS at the planned mine and ioneer said the…
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After more than 100 days, more than 630 union workers at the Glencore Raglan operation in Quebec, the province’s largest nickel mine, are headed back to work with a new contract. The new collective agreement between the operator and the United Steelworkers Local 9449, which represents production and maintenance staff at the Nunavik site, extends for five years and includes…
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Komatsu has broken ground on a new 56,000-square-foot building at its manufacturing campus in Longview, Texas, to upgrade and consolidate multiple functions into a single location.
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The American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) is returning to Reno, Nev., in December for its 128th annual meeting. The theme for the 2022 exhibition and conference is “Secure Supply Chains Start with Us” with the event set for December 4-9 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Organizers said they are expecting over 250 exhibitors for the show portion…
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This story was updated on September 13. Miner Equinox Gold has resumed operations at its Los Filos open-pit and underground complex in Guerrero state, Mexico, after a temporary suspension due to an illegal blockage.
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Met coal producer Bens Creek spotlighted a significant growth decision on its most recent operational update as it continues an upward trend of production in West Virginia: a second highwall miner for its complex. The company confirmed it is expecting the imminent receipt of a permit from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection for the machine, which will be supplied…
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Monarch Mining, owner of the Beaufor mine east of Val-d’Or, Quebec, and the associated Beacon Mill, has opted to slow down operations at the mine due to technical, mechanical and procurement issues. The company, which noted that mill operations will not be impacted by the decision, produced first gold from the operation just over a month ago. “The restart and…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration launched an app for use on iPhone and Android devices that will help get timely information directly to miners and members of the mining community. The app allows miners to easily use the tool at mine sites and outside of working hours to search for best safety and health practices…
Read MoreWith the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide, Metso Outotec has announced the consolidation of its minerals testing services in the U.S. into a single 5,500-square-meter (about 59,000 sq. ft.) facility in York, Pa. The center’s capabilities will be key, as the company said its volume of testing activity has increased significantly…
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Sad day in the mining and aggregates industries. Longtime industry wear-parts manufacturer Columbia Steel Casting Co. – with a 121-year history – told state regulators in Oregon that it plans to shut down operations at its North Portland foundry and lay off most of its workforce, according to Oregon Live. Company contacts told Rock Products that “Columbia Steel’s board of directors have decided…
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