The Colorado Mining Association and Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety handed out their annual reclamation and safety awards in early April.
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Space mining the next frontier for mines
The Colorado School of Mines confirmed in mid-May the launching of an undergraduate degree that focuses on mining in space, possibly the first degree of its kind.
Read MoreSchlumberger New Energy developing Nevada DLE plant
Schlumberger New Energy confirmed in March it was developing a pilot lithium extraction plant in Clayton Valley, Nev., through its new venture NeoLith Energy.
Read MoreFreeport picks board independents
Freeport-McMoRan recently appointed two independent members to its board of directors: David Abney and Robert “Bob” Dudley.
Read MoreEpiroc, Fordia create Exploration Competency Center in Nevada
In early May, Epiroc announced that, to better improve its U.S. exploration customers’ experience, it had joined with exploration drilling tool maker Fordia Powered by Epiroc to form the Exploration Competency Center in Elko, Nev.
Read MoreArizona Gold appoints Galassini
Toronto-based Arizona Gold, which is currently working to restart operations at the Copperstone gold mine in Arizona, has selected 30-year mining industry veteran John Galassini as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Read MoreMineConnect makes it to Nevada
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority (NNRDA) said that they signed a three-year collaboration with business incubation firm MineConnect to boost the mining industry in the state.
Read MoreNevada selected for lithium extraction pilot plant project
Schlumberger New Energy revealed it will be developing a lithium extraction pilot plant in Clayton Valley, Nev., before the end of 2021.
Read MoreNational Mining Hall of Fame names inductees for 2021
The National Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville, Colo., has made its annual announcement of inductees to the hall for 2021.
Read MoreCat funds plan to advance mining tech at South Dakota Mines
Caterpillar said in late 2020 that it was backing a new partnership it had made with the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to advance mining technology, including autonomous robotic mining, cutting-edge software and new equipment to boost safety and efficiency.
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