Peabody Energy and renewable energy group RWE have teamed up to advance renewable energy projects, namely solar and energy storage, at reclaimed mining land in Indiana and Illinois. The partnership’s projects will have the capacity of more than 5.5 gigawatts and will have the potential energy production to power 850,000 homes. “This innovative global partnership brings together RWE’s expertise in…
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E3 picks site for lithium production facility
Calgary-headquartered E3 Lithium has secured a brownfield site in Mountain View County for its Clearwater project’s central processing facility, which will be Alberta’s and western Canada’s first lithium production campus. The site is the former Dyck Gravel Pit, and its land site is well situated for infrastructure, including accessible utilities and roadways, to support development. Both the county and E3…
Read MoreAclara gets U.S. DOC backing for RE separation facility
Canadian-based Aclara Resources has begun working with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, through its SelectUSA program, for a study to identify a U.S. site for its planned separation facility. The company said it will be focusing on maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing both costs and the project’s execution timeline. The key criteria will include (i) financial and…
Read MoreEro Copper taps Strang, DeFilippo
Ero Copper has announced that, effective January 1, 2025, its co-founder and board chairman Noel Dunn will retire and be succeeded by David Strang as executive chairman and Makko DeFilippo as president and CEO. Gelson Batista will succeed DeFilippo in the latter’s current seat as COO. This leadership transition is part of the succession plan initiated by Ero’s board…
Read MoreEquinox Gold’s Greenstone hits commercial production
Equinox Gold said its Greenstone mine in Ontario, Canada, has reached commercial production based on the operating progress achieved through October. At full production, the mine will be one of Canada’s largest and highest-grade open-pit gold mines.
Read MoreSEMCO Publishing Acquires Minería Pan-Americana
SEMCO Publishing, parent company of Rock Products, announced the acquisition of Minería Pan-Americana from Route One Publishing. Minería Pan-Americana is the leading Spanish-language magazine, news service and digital resource platform serving the Latin American mining sector. This acquisition strengthens SEMCO Publishing’s portfolio of mining publications, which includes North American Mining magazine, The Asia Miner and Miner’s News Global. The addition of Minería Pan-Americana expands SEMCO’s reach and offers advertisers enhanced opportunities…
Read MoreTakaluoma takes the helm at Metso
Sami Takaluoma has been appointed as Metso’s new president and CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Pekka Vauramo, who will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024. Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led its Services business area since 2021. “Sami has done an excellent job in leading the businesses and…
Read MoreXylem launches Flygt Pareo to North America market at MINExpo
Mining and construction operators in North America can now reduce pump wear by up to 70% and halve maintenance costs with an intelligent monitoring and control solution, according to Xylem. Designed for dewatering in harsh environments, Xylem’s Flygt Pareo solution reduces equipment life cycle costs and improves the reliability and safety of pumping operations by making any traditional dewatering pump into a…
Read MoreNewmont, union reach agreement for Peñasquito
Following an open dialogue and shared focus on the safety and well-being of the workforce, Newmont Peñasquito and the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel, and Similar Workers of Mexico have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement for 2024-2026. “As a company, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance as we work together with the union…
Read MoreAEM marks largest-ever membership
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has surpassed a new record in its membership tally, surpassing 1,000 members, for the first time in its 125-year history. The group said it has seen 109 member companies join in 2024, and 22 in September alone. Its previous membership record that was set almost one year ago; it also has achieved an above-average…
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