Perpetua Resources said the Stibnite gold project in Idaho has been selected as a Transparency Project in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order (see page 4) aimed at strengthening American mineral production. As one of just 10 initial U.S. projects selected by the National Energy Dominance Council for placement on the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council dashboard, the…
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Metso inaugurates advanced Dewatering Development Hub
In April, Metso officially opened its strategically located Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico. The new facility represents a significant enhancement to Metso’s competitive positioning and customer service capabilities. “Our new hub in Mexico … strengthens our commitment to innovation and excellence and to providing tailored solutions that drive success and sustainability in our customers’ operations,” said Giuseppe Campanelli, president,…
Read MoreConstruction begins at ESGold’s flagship project
ESGold has commenced on-site construction and assembly at its Montauban gold-silver project in Quebec, Canada, moving the company into the execution phase of its near-term production strategy. The initial construction and mobilization stage is expected to last approximately one month, after which ESGold will immediately advance into the next phase of mill circuit installation and commissioning. “This is the moment…
Read MoreCat’s Umpleby to become executive chairman; Creed elected CEO
After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board, effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him. After assuming the role of CEO on Jan. 1, 2017, Umpleby led the development and execution of a new…
Read MoreCleveland-Cliffs to layoff nearly 600 on Iron Range
Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs plans to lay off 597 workers at two of its mines on the Iron Range in Minnesota – Minorca in Virginia and Hibbing Taconite in Hibbing, reported Minnesota Public Radio. The layoffs are a result of the steelmaker’s plans to idle Minorca and partially idle HibTac. The “temporary idles are necessary to rebalance working capital needs and consume…
Read MoreEnergy Fuels to provide rare earth oxides
Colorado-based rare earth and critical mineral producer Energy Fuels has confirmed it has successfully developed the technology it believes is required to produce six of the seven rare earth oxides, at scale, that are now subject to newly enacted Chinese export controls. The announcement comes ongoing trade tension between the U.S. and China. Energy Fuels said that its White Mesa…
Read MoreHitachi Construction Machinery provides ‘insight’ into mine efficiency
Hitachi Construction Machinery has developed the LANDCROS Connect Insight solution to help users increase the efficiency of their mining operations. It plans to deploy the solution through its global dealer network. LANDCROS Connect Insight builds on the company’s ConSite Mine service to deliver high resolution data in near-real time to support detailed analysis. Further support is provided by data scientists,…
Read MoreSeptentrio unveils ultra-rugged receivers
Septentrio, part of Hexagon, a leader in high-precision GNSS and GNSS/INS positioning solutions, has launched two new products: AsteRx RB3 GNSS receiver and AsteRx RBi3 GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System). “RB3 and RBi3 set a new benchmark for rugged GNSS receivers, delivering unmatched durability and precision in the toughest environments,” said Silviu Taujan, product manager at Septentrio. “Designed to withstand extreme…
Read MorePiedmont-Sayona merger forms Elevra Lithium
Upon completion of the Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining merger announced last November, the combined North American lithium business will be named Elevra Lithium. The board of directors of Elevra Lithium will consist of four Piedmont nominees from Piedmont’s current board (including the chair designate of Elevra) and four Sayona nominees from its current board (including the current managing director…
Read MoreKomatsu expands presence in Southwest
Komatsu recently broke ground on a 215,000-square-foot facility in Mesa, Ariz., marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to mining customers in the southwestern United States. The expansion will triple Komatsu’s current operational footprint in Mesa. “As the copper industry continues to grow, Arizona is at the heart of that momentum,” said Tom Suess, vice president of Komatsu North…
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