Aclara Resources announced that the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed up to US$5,000,000 in project development funding for its Carina heavy rare earths project in Goiás, Brazil. The strategic investment provided under DFC’s Project Development Program will primarily fund a feasibility study for the Carina project. The feasibility study, which is expected to be completed by the…
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MSHA reports 19th and 20th fatalities
MSHA reported that on August 25, a miner at Colt Rock and Lime LLC, Scott, Mo., died after the haul truck he was driving went through a berm in the haul road, over a highwall and overturned into water in the pit. Full story.
Read MoreGunnison Copper ahead of schedule at Arizona mine
Gunnison Copper has commenced production of pure copper cathode from its fully operational Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona, following the successful start-up of the solvent extraction (SX) and electrowinning (EW) circuit. Full story.
Read MoreImperial Metals secures permit for Mount Polley expansion
Imperial Metals has received a permit amendment to allow expansion and extension of mining activities at its Mount Polley copper-gold mine in south-central British Columbia. The expansion allows for pit development and expansion of rock-storage areas. Full story.
Read MoreEnergy Fuels, Vulcan Elements to solidify domestic RE supply
U.S.-based companies Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on creating a resilient domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets independent of China. Full story.
Read MoreMinerals Council of Australia highlights mining’s essential role
The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a new publication showcasing the industry’s vast economic and social contributions across the country, particularly in regional and remote communities. Australian Mining: Mapped highlights the essential role mining plays in sustaining Australia’s prosperity. Mining is the nation’s largest exporter, top company taxpayer and a major employer. The industry sustains hundreds of thousands of…
Read MoreBHP invests in Goldfields jobs
Apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia’s Goldfields region will receive a significant boost, thanks to a $5 million contribution from BHP to the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD). The funding will support 35 new apprentices and trainees through the Group Training Organisation (GTO) Wage Subsidy Program. Launched in 2022, the program helps small to medium-sized businesses by…
Read MoreCaterpillar seeks RPMGlobal takeover
RPMGlobal has entered a six-week exclusivity period with Caterpillar to conduct due diligence to firm up a non-binding indicative offer, which values the Australian software company at $5 per share. “Caterpillar shares our values, believes in our mission, and is committed to investing in our products, services, people, and our future,” said RPMGlobal. “Caterpillar is a longstanding customer of RPM’s…
Read MoreMetso wins order for two Malaysian projects
Metso has secured an order from Fortress Minerals to supply a comprehensive suite of minerals processing equipment for two strategic projects in Malaysia: the Bukit Besi iron ore project and the Mengapur copper project. The order value, which was not disclosed, is booked in Metso’s Minerals’ 2025 third-quarter orders received. At the core of the order are two Metso HRC…
Read MoreBlackjack continues ramp-up to full production
Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has reported three successful gold pours at its Blackjack gold operations in Queensland on 27 August, producing approximately 300 ounces of gold doré. With ramp-up momentum building, key approvals progressing, and regional growth projects advancing, the miner is firmly on track to deliver sustained gold production and long-term value creation for shareholders. “August is proving to…
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