Critical minerals producer United States Antimony has secured the property acquisition of a critical minerals flotation facility in Montana. The deal, which closed January 16, includes property and equipment in Radersburg, between Helena and Bozeman, not far from its Thompson Falls smelter. The fully operational campus was purchased for $4.75 million in cash. The miner has earmarked $2 million in…
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Expanded Coeur mine hits production milestone
Coeur Mining said its newly expanded Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada achieved commercial production as of March 31. It is expected to become America’s largest source of domestically produced and refined silver.
Read MoreHecla restarts mining at Lucky Friday
Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday silver mine in Idaho, which suffered a fire last August and subsequently was idled, has restarted production.
Read MorePan American idles La Colorada after robbery
Story updated on Oct. 12 with latest statement from Pan American – Ed. Pan American Silver said it has temporarily suspended all operations at its La Colorada underground mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, after an armed robbery on October 5.
Read MoreNewmont halts operations at Peñasquito over labor dispute
Newmont has suspended operations at its Peñasquito mine in Mexico in response to a strike notice by the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic. The company said it will maintain essential activities related to safety, security and environmental monitoring and protection at the site. On June 7, the union notified Newmont of a strike action…
Read MoreBrain drain within the minerals sector spells trouble for other ‘critical’ industries
With a growing demand for critical minerals, the mining industry is looking for possible solutions that can access additional sources notwithstanding a limited workforce. By James Tworek, CEO, Element79 Gold The “metals of the future” are deeply reliant on a robust mining sector. Everything from space travel and transportation to electronics and power storage, even communications and medical applications rely…
Read MoreA silver winning deal: Hecla acquiring Alexco
Idaho silver producer Hecla Mining is set to acquire all outstanding shares in Alexco Resource it does not already own in a US$74 million acquisition deal – one that could potentially make it Canada’s largest silver producer.
Read MoreLas Chispas checks in with first silver, gold pour
Canadian-based SilverCrest Metals has achieved the first pour of gold and silver at the Las Chispas mine in Sonora, Mexico. The milestone pour on June 30 consisted of 312 kilograms of dore – about 9,200 ounces of silver and 100 ounces of gold. SilverCrest reported that its underground mining rates have increased during the quarter, with production from stoping and…
Read MoreGSilver selects Davila as new president
Mexico-focused precious metals miner Guanajuato Silver (GSilver) has appointed Ramon Davila as its new president.
Read MoreBayhorse flips on switch at new milling facility
Canadian junior Bayhorse Silver has commenced milling operations at its newly upgraded mill facility in Payette, Idaho.
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