Rio Tinto has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada, marking a key milestone in its C$135 million investment to strengthen the reliability of its operations. The 1.1-kilometer system will transport approximately 800,000 tonnes of alumina per year, ensuring a steady supply of the raw material used in aluminum production. Designed with…
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American Ocean Minerals, Odyssey Marine to merge
In a move many have been watching for, a billion-dollar deep-sea mining deal has been made: American Ocean Minerals and Odyssey Marine Exploration have agreed to merge and create a U.S.-based deep‑sea minerals company. The combined firm will keep the American Ocean Minerals name. The transaction is still pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The companies say the combined platform will…
Read MoreEpley replaces Bonfield as Caterpillar CFO
Caterpillar confirmed that its chief financial officer (CFO) Andrew Bonfield has elected to retire effective October 1, and has appointed company veteran Kyle Epley as his replacement. Bonfield, who is stepping back after eight years, will assume an advisory role for the transition, through October 1. Bonfield was named 2025 CFO of the Year by the CFO Leadership Council and…
Read MoreRokbak to close up shop: Volvo CE
Due to rising costs and global trade challenges, Volvo Construction Equipment said it will close its UK-based Rokbak articulated hauler business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. Production is expected to stop in the second half of 2026, subject to a consultation process. For more than four decades, Rokbak – formerly Terex Trucks – has supplied…
Read MoreCoeur Mining finalizes New Gold deal
U.S.-based Coeur Mining has completed its acquisition of New Gold in accordance with the definitive agreement previously announced on November 3, 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, Coeur acquired all of the outstanding common shares of New Gold, with New Gold shareholders receiving 0.4959 shares of Coeur common stock for each New Gold common share, implying a total equity…
Read MoreAdvance Metals reports high-grade silver, gold results at Yoquivo
Advance Metals has reported high-grade silver and gold drilling results from the final resource extension holes at its Yoquivo project in Chihuahua, Mexico, reinforcing confidence ahead of the project’s maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE). The latest drilling in the central Pertenencia area intersected multiple zones of strong silver-gold mineralization, said the miner, highlighting both the scale and continuity of…
Read MoreResolution Copper land swap finalized
Resolution Copper, a joint venture owned by BHP (45%) and Rio Tinto (55%), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have completed a federal land exchange in Arizona, enabling the next phase of technical work and development planning for the Resolution Copper project, one of the most significant undeveloped copper resources in the United States. “The land exchange is an…
Read MoreMiner killed at Horse Creek Eagle
Alpha Metallurgical Resources confirmed the death of a shuttle car operator at its Horse Creek Eagle mine in Raleigh County, W.Va., following an accident on April 2 when a piece of rock struck him. “We are heartbroken to learn of Aaron [Warrix]’s passing,” said Andy Eidson, Alpha’s chief executive officer. “Our hearts are with Aaron’s wife, family, and friends.” The…
Read MoreRamaco undergoes internal restructuring
Ramaco Resources has undergone a strategic internal corporate reorganization designed to align the company’s corporate organization with its distinct business activities and asset portfolios. By organizing its assets and operations into clearly defined business divisions, Ramaco said it intends to enhance the development and financing flexibility as well as position each division to pursue dedicated financing strategies tailored to its…
Read MoreToolWatch adds purchase request, approval workflow functions
AlignOps ToolWatch has added Purchase Requests and Approval Workflow functionality to its popular app, providing a structured, trackable way for teams to initiate purchases directly. Organizations can now standardize how materials, tools, and services are requested, replacing email chains, spreadsheets, and manual processes with a centralized workflow that routes request for review and approval before becoming Purchase Orders. This new…
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