ReElement Technologies, an American Resources subsidiary, has expanded its focus at its Kentucky lithium refinery to include production of ultra-pure rare earth elements and byproducts from coal and other mining waste. Full story.
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SilverCrest obtains key regulatory approval in Coeur deal
SilverCrest Metals said it received approval from Mexico’s antitrust regulator, Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (COFECE), for its acquisition by U.S.-based Coeur Mining. Read the full story here.
Read MoreXali Gold begins El Oro underground work
Xali Gold has signed a definitive agreement with Remedioambiente to start underground test work at its flagship El Oro project in Mexico. Read the full story here.
Read MoreArtemis pours first gold, silver at Blackwater
Canadian miner Artemis Gold has completed its first pour of gold and silver at its Blackwater open-pit mine in central British Columbia. Full story.
Read MoreAlberta lifts coal moratorium
Alberta’s government has ended a 2022 moratorium on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, reported The Canadian Press. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the move will “reduce regulatory confusion” around coal mining. Full story.
Read MoreNewmont offloads Porcupine operation
Newmont has agreed to sell its Porcupine gold operation in Ontario, Canada, to Discovery Silver for up to $425 million in total consideration. The transaction is part of the miner’s ongoing program to divest its non-core assets. Full story.
Read MoreLiebherr to expand U.S. facility
From demolition to groundwork and crane lifts, Liebherr equipment plays an integral role in every phase of the upgrade and expansion project at Liebherr’s mining truck manufacturing facility in Hampton Roads, Va. Full story.
Read MoreCONSOL, Arch now Core Natural Resources
The merger of CONSOL Energy with Arch Resources to create a new operator, Core Natural Resources, which was announced last August, has now been completed. Full story.
Read MoreMines and Money Miami readies to convene
Mines and Money Miami 2025, which promises a key mix of industry delegates from leading, mid-tier, and junior mining companies, as well as investors, OEMS, governmental representatives from across the Americas, tech companies, banks, legal firms, and other stakeholders, is almost ready to open its doors. Full story.
Read MoreCEMI, DIGITAL ink digital deal
The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies to foster innovation, collaboration, and global opportunities for the Canadian mining sector. Full story.
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