Colorado-based rare earth and critical mineral producer Energy Fuels has confirmed it has successfully developed the technology it believes is required to produce six of the seven rare earth oxides, at scale, that are now subject to newly enacted Chinese export controls. Full story.
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REMA TIP TOP expands presence with new entity in Mexico
REMA TIP TOP is expanding its activities on the American continent with the opening of REMA TIP TOP Mexicana in Querétaro. This strategic move strengthens REMA TIP TOP’s commitment to serving the growing market in Mexico and Central America, providing high-quality products and local expertise to support the region’s industries. Full story.
Read MorePeabody lands new multi-year coal contract
Coal producer Peabody has signed a contract to provide 7-8 million tons of coal per year to Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. for at least the next seven years. Full story.
Read MoreMetso receives order in Mexico for 15 million euros
Finnish engineering firm Metso has received an order worth approximately €15 million. This is the largest service order the company has ever received for the comprehensive modernization of a thickener at a customer’s facility in Mexico. Full story.
Read MoreIvanhoe Electric receives financing for Santa Cruz project
Ivanhoe Electric received a Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) outlining the potential to provide up to $825 million in debt financing for the development of the Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona. Full story.
Read MorePiedmont-Sayona merger forms Elevra Lithium
Upon completion of the Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining merger announced last November, the combined North American lithium business will be named Elevra Lithium. Full story.
Read MoreKomatsu expands presence in Southwest
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.
Read MoreThe Metals Company seeks permits for deep-sea exploration
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 MoreCourt temporarily blocks silica rule
A 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.
Read MoreRio Tinto unearths rare yellow diamond in Canada
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.
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