Foran Mining has completed 88% of the construction at its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, Canada, as of January 31. The miner said the project remains on schedule for commercial production in mid-2026 and is proceeding within budget. “McIlvenna Bay is in its final stages of construction, now 88% complete with wet commissioning already underway. This is where years of…
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Adriatic Metals selects Tyler as CEO
Precious and base metals developer Adriatic Metals has appointed Laura Tyler as managing director and chief executive officer. Tyler has served as Interim CEO since 9 August. “The Board has undertaken an extensive search for Adriatic’s next leader and is pleased to announce [Laura Tyler’s] appointment as the Board’s unanimous choice. Laura has an abundance of experience in underground, polymetallic…
Read MoreHecla keeping Lucky Friday on idle
A fire reported in August in the second egress of the No. 2 shaft at Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday silver operation in Idaho has been extinguished, though the company has confirmed it will suspend production for the remainder of 2023. Hecla said in an update report that, post-fire, normal ventilation has been established, and the workforce has been recalled so…
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