Orla Mining announced positive results of a preliminary economic assessment for the underground project at its Camino Rojo mine located in Zacatecas, Mexico. The PEA evaluates the technical and economic potential of a standalone, underground development project beneath the existing open-pit heap leach operation. “A multi-year program of drilling and test work underpins this initial underground expansion study, highlighting the…
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Ramaco’s Brook mine promises a revolution
The economic and national security footprint of the Brook mine is world-changing. by David Jones Celebrating the opening of one of America’s most important minesJust north of Sheridan, Wyo., at Ramaco’s Brook mine, July 11 started gray, cool, and drizzling with rain. Undeterred by the weather, a crowd that filled the meadow was in high spirits. By the time the…
Read MoreIdaho Copper taps Veracio for core scanning
Idaho Copper has deployed Veracio’s TruScan core scanning unit at its CuMo copper-molybdenum-silver in Boise, Idaho, which will digitally scan and measure the metal grades of 60,000 feet of drill cores pulled over 20 years. The data collected will aid Idaho Copper in confirming previous laboratory analyses of the metal distribution within the core and compare the detailed scan results…
Read MoreIdaho Copper selects Veracio for core scanning
Idaho Copper has deployed Veracio’s TruScan core scanning unit at its CuMo copper-molybdenum-silver in Boise, Idaho, which will digitally scan and measure the metal grades of 60,000 feet of drill cores pulled over 20 years. The data collected will aid Idaho Copper in confirming previous laboratory analyses of the metal distribution within the core and compare the detailed scan results…
Read MoreIdaho Copper to update project PEA
Idaho Copper has recently hired three mining consulting and engineering firms to commence comprehensive core scanning and ore sorting programs designed to result in an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its copper-molybdenum-silver deposit in Idaho. “We are pleased to continue technical work for the CuMo project, and our goal is to have updated results to share with the public…
Read MoreTonopah receives positive assessment
American Lithium said a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Tonopah Lithium Claims (TLC) project in Nevada has demonstrated its potential to become a substantial, long-life producer of low-cost lithium carbonate with the potential to produce either battery-grade LCE or lithium hydroxide. Completed jointly by DRA Global and Stantec Consulting, the PEA base case envisions an initial 4.4 million…
Read MoreExcellon to bring life back to La Negra
Excellon Resources has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the permitted, past-producing La Negra Mine in Mexico from Dalu S. à r.l. for an aggregate consideration of up to US$50 million. Located in the state of Querétaro, La Negra has a historical production averaging 3.0 million silver-equivalent ounces annually. The mine was placed on care-and-maintenance in March 2020 due…
Read MoreAEMA honors Cactus mine revitalization efforts
The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) has presented Arizona Sonoran Copper and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) with the 2022 Award for Environmental Excellence for the duo’s efforts to revitalize the Cactus mine. Previously known as the Sacaton mine, the Cactus mine is located in Arizona at the convergence of three major geologic zones in western Pinal…
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