Rio Tinto said in mid-August that it was experiencing delays in its smelter restart at the Kennecott copper mine outside of Salt Lake City due to “unexpected issues” following planned maintenance.
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Gold Road mine marks first shipment
Aura Minerals’ Gold Road operation in Arizona confirmed on Sept. 17 that it shipped its first lot of gold production since being acquired by the producer in March.
Read MoreFreeport-McMoRan appoints Olmsted
Arizona-headquartered miner Freeport-McMoRan, effective Aug. 7, appointed Joshua Olmsted as its president and chief operating officer for the Americas, replacing a now-retired Harry “Red” Conger IV.
Read MoreExcelsior wins Winton
Copper producer Excelsior Mining has selected Robert Winton as its new general manager and senior vice president of the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona.
Read MorePremier Gold Mines may spin out
Canadian-based Premier Gold confirmed in August it is evaluating asset reorganization options, including a spin-out of its U.S. subsidiary that includes its Nevada assets.
Read MoreAfter 35 years of serving the mining industry, Miners News joins forces with North American Mining Products
Miners News has been published on a regular basis since 1985, serving our customers in the hard rock, coal, aggregates, construction and equipment markets and I have been proud to serve as Publisher. In 2020 we had planned our usual six issues leading up to MINExpo and then the world changed with COVID-19 and the postponement of the show. I…
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