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Will 2025 mark the ‘tipping point’ for mine electrification in North America?

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Francesca Peeples

New findings suggest strong near-term investment interest in mine electrification among North American companies. By Sachin Jari Several months ago, I attended my fourth MINExpo International and couldn’t help but smile (somewhat righteously) at the overwhelming presence of attendees evaluating the latest ideas and concepts for mine and fleet decarbonization via electrification. While the focus was on mining (we all…

Copper Mountain back to business after ransomware hit

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 NAM Staff

Copper Mountain Mining said its namesake operation in Princeton, British Columbia, is back in production after a ransomware attack. The cyber incident occurred on December 27 and involved an attack on the mine’s information technology (IT) servers. Officials said on Jan. 6 that the mill was at full production as of Jan. 1 and the operation was being stabilized as…