MSHA reported that on Jan. 3, a miner at Borger Pit in Hutchinson County, Texas, died when an excavated trench collapsed and engulfed him. The victim was replacing a 12-in. discharge line in the trench when the wall collapsed. Full story.
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Virginia Tech heads Appalachia coalition on critical minerals
Virginia Tech said it is spearheading a research coalition to reveal the untapped potential of the greater Appalachian Mountains region. Full story.
Read MoreFury Gold Mines expands portfolio in Quebec
Canadian-based Fury Gold Mines has entered into an agreement to acquire Quebec Precious Metals in an all-share deal, which creates a combined company that consolidates a prospective gold and critical minerals exploration portfolio totaling over 157,000 hectares in Quebec. Full story.
Read MoreNewmont completes sale of three operations
Global miner Newmont Corp. has completed the previously disclosed sales of the Musselwhite and Éléonore operations in Canada and the Cripple Creek & Victor operation in the United States, as part of a divestment plan of non-core assets. Full story.
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater exits Rhyolite Ridge project
Sibanye-Stillwater said it has made the decision to not proceed with the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada under a joint venture agreement with ioneer. Full story.
Read MoreEquinox Gold, Calibre Mining merge into major gold producer
Equinox Gold said it will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of Calibre Mining as part of a court-approved plan of arrangement. The merger will create the second largest gold producer in Canada. Full story.
Read MoreSouth Fork files for Chapter 11
South Fork Coal Co., which operates surface mines in Greenbrier County, W.Va., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware earlier this month, reported WV Public Broadcasting. Full story.
Read MoreSpring Valley receives positive feasibility study
Solidus Resources has announced the results of the feasibility study for its Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nev. The study was prepared by lead consultant Ausenco Engineering Canada. Full story.
Read MoreTNG, Engie, STD developing energy projects on former mine sites
The Nature Conservancy said that it and partner Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership have joined together with Sun Tribe Development and power producer Engie for the development of 17 new renewable energy projects on former Appalachian coal mines. Full story.
Read MoreWestwater Resources’ new qualification line operational
Westwater Resources has successfully commissioned the CSPG qualification line at its Kellyton graphite processing plant in east-central Alabama. The new line offers the capability of processing approximately 1 metric ton of CSPG battery anode material each day. Full story.
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