Glencore-owned Elk Valley Resources, which operates four steelmaking coal mines in British Columbia, said it is cutting 140 jobs due to “challenging market conditions,” reported CBC News. Full story.
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Category: North America
Côté Gold mine reaches nameplate capacity
Canadian-based IAMGOLD said the processing plant at the Côté Gold mine in northeastern Ontario has operated at nameplate capacity of 36,000 tonnes per day on average over 30 consecutive days. Full story.
Read MoreBritish Columbia grants environmental certificate to Teck
Teck Resources has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project from the British Columbia government. The project would extend the life of the copper-molybdenum mine to the mid-2040s. Full story.
Read MoreHudbay, SSR Mining resume operations
Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals and SSR Mining have restarted operations at their Snow Lake and Seabee operations, respectively, following a temporary suspension due to nearby wildfires. Full story.
Read MoreEquinox Gold, Calibre Mining complete merger
Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining have successfully completed the previously announced merger, creating an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio anchored by two Canadian gold mines: Greenstone and Valentine. Full story.
Read MoreKomatsu expands dealer network in Southwest
In alignment with Komatsu’s mining strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through successful partnerships, the company has transitioned ownership of six independent Core Machinery dealerships to Komatsu-owned dealers in the Southwestern United States. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto to launch ore sorting demonstration project
Rio Tinto is investing C$7.6 million in an industrial demonstration project to assess the integration of technology that will allow the sorting of ore directly at the source based on titanium and scandium content at its Lac Tio mine located near Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues dozer safety alert
MSHA reported that on May 22, a bulldozer fell into a void above a feeder. The loose material from the coal pile collapsed around the bulldozer, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the miner inside the cab. The bulldozer was equipped with a “submarine kit” consisting of high-strength glass, self-contained self rescuers and two-way communication. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports 13th fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on May 19, a miner at Silver Lake mine in San Bernardino County, Calif., died when the haul truck he was operating traveled through a berm and over an approximately 40-ft. highwall to the bench below. Read the full story here.
Read MoreVoith Turbo celebrates 50 years of U.S. operations
Voith Turbo recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of the company operating in the United States at its York, Pa., location. Read the full story here.
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