Ramaco Resources and Ramaco Rare Earth will host a ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony on July 11 to commemorate the opening of the Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth project – the first new rare earth mine in the United States in more than 70 years and the first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years. Full story.
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Top Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals, Vale Base Metals and Alamos Gold have joined together to support wildfire relief efforts in the Manitoba area with a combined C$1.25 million donation to the Canadian Red Cross. Full story.
Read MoreThe United States and China have agreed on the framework for a trade deal, although details on the agreement have not been provided, reported The Associated Press. The news agency said it was unclear if this new deal differs from the one President Trump announced two weeks ago that he said would make it easier for American companies to obtain…
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Westgold Resources has awarded a three-year underground mining contract for its Great Fingall gold mine near Cue, Western Australia, to Barminco. The miner said it expects a smooth transition to contract operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. “Westgold continues to focus on increasing mine productivity and further leveraging its extensive capital base. Our in-house mining team and…
Read MoreVan der Graaf (VDG), the world’s leading manufacturer of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including aggregates, mining, material handling and food processing, is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to North American manufacturing. The milestone will be marked with a special anniversary event at its cutting-edge production facility in Shelby Township, Mich.…
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CTI Plus Resources’ proposed metallurgical coal mine, located about halfway between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, would create up to 400 direct jobs in nearby communities including Mackenzie, reported the Prince George Citizen. Full story.
Read MoreIn the challenging spaces of underground operations, ensuring the safety of workers near mobile equipment is a constant concern. The Guardian™ Proximity System, developed by Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT), introduces a new era of intelligent collision avoidance designed specifically for the underground mining environment. Smarter Safety for Demanding ConditionsThe Guardian™ Proximity System is a game-changing solution purpose-built to protect personnel…
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The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) is pleased to see a A$17.7 million allocation in the New South Wales State Budget 2025 toward the new Investment Delivery Authority (IDA). The association said the IDA is expected to assist approximately 30 large projects, bringing forward up to $50 billion of investment each year. The new authority will accept expressions…
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BHP said it is partnering with XCMG Mining Equipment for the delivery of mining fleet solutions across its global operations. Under a new Global Agreement Framework, BHP and XCMG will collaborate on the planning and deployment of mining equipment aligned to its technical, safety and sustainability standards. This includes pathways for joint engineering engagement, localisation of support services, and alignment…
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Global mining sales director John Taylor of Limitless Mining Solutions (LMS) recently passed away at the age of 68. Taylor, of Pelham, Ala., died Friday, April 11. He was born January 11, 1957, in Guide Post, Northumberland, England. He never did a thing by half measures. Big John, as many knew him, had a heart and a sense of humor…
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