Komatsu recently broke ground on a 215,000-square-foot facility in Mesa, Ariz., marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to mining customers in the southwestern United States. Full story.
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The Metals Company USA has initiated a process with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce to apply for exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits under existing U.S. legislation. Full Story.
Read MoreA federal appeals court has temporarily blocked tThe Mine Safety and Health Administration’s silica dust rule to limit silica dust exposure for coal miners. It was supposed to take effect on April 14. Full story.
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Rio Tinto has discovered one of the largest gem-quality yellow diamonds ever in Canada from its Diavik mine in the remote Northwest Territories of Canada. Full story.
Read MoreLithium Americas and its joint venture partners on the Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nev., have confirmed the final investment decision for the first phase of the project as it receives a previously announced $250 million investment from fund entities managed by Orion Resource Partners. Full story.
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Endeavour Silver said its construction work at the Terronera project in the Jalisco state, Mexico, is nearing its final stages and it is producing its initial batch of concentrate. Full story.
Read MoreThe Wyoming Energy Authority has outlined a request for proposals that will allow for a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study, including supply, demand, investment interest, current and future mining constraints, the potential for exports and infrastructure needs, and regulatory barriers and reforms needed to maintain a viable long-term thermal coal market for the state. Full story.
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, a team of Missouri University of Science and Technology students won the Metallic Student Design Competition at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Exhibition. Full story.
Read MoreThe government of Canada has confirmed it is earmarking $1.48 million for the electrification of mining operations and reduction of emissions at IAMGOLD’s Côté gold operation in Ontario. Full story.
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The Trump administration has approved a plan to expand the Spring Creek coal mine in Big Horn County, Montana, reported Reuters. The expansion will allow 39.9 million tons of coal to be mined over the next 16 years. Read the full story here.
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