Sad day in the mining and aggregates industries. Longtime industry wear-parts manufacturer Columbia Steel Casting Co. – with a 121-year history – told state regulators in Oregon that it plans to shut down operations at its North Portland foundry and lay off most of its workforce, according to Oregon Live. Company contacts told Rock Products that “Columbia Steel’s board of directors have decided…
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Organizers for the Bluefield Coal and Mining Show in West Virginia remain hard at work finalizing details for this year’s event, set for September 14-16 at the Brushfork Armory, and are ready to welcome 27 new exhibitors to the show.
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Diversified miner Hudbay Minerals has announced the completion of mining activities at its 777 copper-zinc-gold-silver mine in Canada, which once served as its flagship Manitoba operation, after 18 years of production.
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Strata introduces the XD One – a lightweight, self-contained continuous personal dust monitor that is wearable or machine mountable. It has no filters, no pumps, no tubes, and no replaceable parts. Simply turn it on and secure in place.
Read MoreThe Colorado Economic Development Commission recently approved millions in economic incentives it believes will attract a pair of companies, one of them being an asteroid mining company.
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Sibanye-Stillwater, which has been advancing a regionalized leadership structure to strengthen its presence in crucial markets, has tapped Charles Carter as Chief Regional Officer for the Americas. His appointment is effective June 1. Carter, who held executive roles in gold exploration, mining and refining in South Africa, Colombia and the United States during a 25-year tenure at AngloGold Ashanti prior…
Read MoreCopper-focused Arizona Sonoran (ASCU) announced it has appointed Dan Johnson as its newest project manager, John Peterson as its senior environmental professional and Kevin Canario as director of Finance.
Read MoreMexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has reportedly said April 19 that all contracts to mine lithium in the country will be subject to review as the country gets ready to change its regulations.
Read MoreIndependent think tank Fraser Institute has released the findings of its third Annual Survey of Mining Companies, revealing that it is Western Australia – no longer Nevada – that is the most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment in the world.
Read MoreAustralian-based, U.S.-focused coal producer Allegiance Coal has tapped Jonathan Romcke as its chief executive officer and company director.
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