Hecla Mining’s Lucky Friday silver mine in Idaho, which suffered a fire last August and subsequently was idled, has restarted production. Read the full story here.
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Category: North America
Drilling closer to reality at Ameriwest’s Thompson Valley
Through its wholly owned subsidiary Oakley Ventures USA, Ameriwest Lithium has negotiated Surface Use Agreements (SUAs) with local ranchers, a major milestone toward acquiring approvals necessary for a Phase 1 drilling program at its Thompson Valley project in Arizona. Full story.
Read MoreCRH, Caterpillar sign electrification strategic agreement
Caterpillar Inc. has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of Caterpillar’s zero-exhaust emissions solutions. CRH is the number one aggregates producer in North America and the first company in that industry to sign such an agreement with Caterpillar. Full story.
Read MoreSupreme Court rejects Pebble Mine case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case by Alaska to revive a proposed copper and gold mine in the state’s Bristol Bay region, reported the Associated Press. The Environmental Protection Agency rejected the mine proposal last year citing potential impacts on the aquatic ecosystem. Full story.
Read MoreUcore acquires Louisiana brownfield facility
Ucore Rare Metals has secured a multi-decade lease for an 80,800-square-foot brownfield facility on a 10.7-plus acre industrial parcel for the development of its first commercial rare earth element (REE) processing facility. Full story.
Read MoreRare Earth Elements gets DOE greenlight for Wyo. plant
Colorado-headquartered Rare Element Resources has received a project continuation notice from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for its planned rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming. Full story.
Read MoreWomen in Mining USA to hold 2024 conference in Elko
Registration is now open for the Women in Mining annual national conference, set for April 10-24 in Elko, Nev. Full story.
Read MoreTurner Mining Group awarded five-year mining contract with Bayer
Mining Services Provider Turner Mining Group has been awarded a five-year mining contract with Bayer, a global leader in life sciences and agriculture, at its Soda Springs, Idaho, facility. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone for both companies, as it combines Turner Mining Group’s industry-leading safety and performance in mine services with Bayer’s commitment to sustainable and responsible resource…
Read MoreMSHA’s November impact inspections: 184 violations at 14 mines
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in November 2023, issuing 184 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports 37th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Nov.13, a pit wall at Wrens Plant, Jefferson, Ga., collapsed engulfing an excavator operator while he was outside of the excavator. This is the 37th fatality reported in 2023, and the first classified as “Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall.” Full story.
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