Americas Gold and Silver has entered into a binding agreement with an affiliate of mining investor Eric Sprott and Paul Andre Huet to acquire the remaining 40% interest in the Galena silver complex in Idaho, consolidating the current joint venture. Under the terms of the deal, Americas Gold will issue 170 million common shares to the owners of the Sprott…
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Patriot Gold to purchase Wyoming gold project
Exploration company GFG Resources has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Rattlesnake Hills gold project in central Wyoming to Patriot Gold Vault for an aggregate consideration of C$3.3 million. The district-scale project comprises of 1,573 unpatented lode mining claims as well as eight Wyoming State mining leases covering an area of approximately 30,400 acres. Four significant zones…
Read MoreBowman appoints Secrest as Mining VP
Virginia consultancy Bowman Consulting Group has selected Gabriel Secrest to serve as its vice president of Mining and West regional manager. Secrest, an 18-year industry expert in mining project development and execution, including project and engineering management, risk management, feasibility studies and mechanical engineering, is succeeding Kent Lang, who stepped down to retire. In this new role, Secrest will leverage…
Read MoreUtah Mining Association looks toward annual convention
The Utah Mining Association will gather at the Marriott City Center in downtown Salt Lake City for its 109th annual convention, November 13-14. Attendees will enjoy valuable insights from mining industry experts at several technical sessions. Featured speakers and sessions include Mick Thomas, Utah Department of Natural Resources, and Kimberly Shelley, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Utah’s Roadmap: Becoming the…
Read MoreDoD awards millions to Montana Tech for upskilling
The Department of Defense recently said it issued a $6.56 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) office to Montana Technological University, also known as Montana Tech. The award will fund the development and delivery of a critical workforce development program that will allow trainees to upskill their capabilities in metallurgical, geological, mining, and environmental engineering. The project…
Read MoreFluor, Hazen Research joins Brook mine project
Ramaco Resources said Fluor Corporation and Hazen Research are helping to advance the development of rare earth and critical mineral deposits at its Brook mine site in Wyoming. Fluor will conduct a techno-economic assessment of the mining operation, as well as design a rare earth and critical mineral refining and processing demonstration plant. The company is planning to start construction…
Read MoreNevada Copper assets for sale
Nevada Copper has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Southwest Critical Materials after voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June. The company said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario have approved bidding procedures for use in connection with the sale process where Southwest Critical will serve as the stalking horse…
Read MoreExcelsior Mining starts work on Arizona mine
Excelsior Mining has commenced construction at the past-producing Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona with first copper production anticipated in the first half of 2025. The company is working with Rio Tinto venture Nuton to restart the operation. “The commencement of leach pad construction marks a key milestone in Excelsior’s partnership with Nuton. The M3 and Rango team we have…
Read MoreEpiroc BEV Boltec M10 rig electrifies Nevada Gold Mines
Epiroc has successfully deployed the first Boltec M10 Battery rig in the U.S. at Nevada Gold Mines, aligning with the industry’s shift toward cleaner and more efficient technologies. “Nevada Gold Mines embraces shifting to a more decarbonized method of mining and is looking forward to the benefits of the BEV Boltec M10 and seeing its success,” said David Byrnes, mine…
Read MoreBoart Longyear to drill at Surge Battery Metals’ Nevada North project
Surge Battery Metals has contracted Boart Longyear to provide drilling services for the upcoming 2024 drill program at its Nevada North lithium project, southeast of Jackpot, Nev. “Boart Longyear is an industry leading provider of drilling services, and we look forward to working with them for the 2024 drill program. They have considerable experience in lithium claystone deposits, and we…
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