Plans for commercial production in the third quarter are still in place for Argonaut Gold’s Magino mine in northern Ontario now that the operation – Argonaut’s first in Canada – has achieved its first gold pour. Full story.
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WVU gets government boost for rare earth work
A group of researchers at West Virginia University have been awarded US$3 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to increase the supply of rare earth elements and critical minerals extracted from acid mine drainage across the country. Full story.
Read MoreEPA fines Hecla mine for hazardous waste mishandling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it fined Hecla Mining’s Greens Creek mine $143,124 for violating hazardous waste management and disposal requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Read more.
Read MoreMAC taps Chisholm
The Mining Association of Canada has elected its newest chair, Rio Tinto’s Carolyn Chisholm. Chisholm, who serves as general manager of External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, will serve a two-year term with MAC. Read more.
Read MoreNewmont halts operations at Peñasquito over labor dispute
Newmont has suspended operations at its Peñasquito mine in Mexico in response to a strike notice by the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic. The company said it will maintain essential activities related to safety, security and environmental monitoring and protection at the site. Full story.
Read MoreMultiple potential suitors for Teck coal business sale
Teck has confirmed that it is in receipt of “a number of inbound indications of interest” from potential buyers for the planned sale of its steel coal business arm. Full story.
Read MoreJuanicipio reaches commercial production
Canadian operator MAG Silver confirmed the start of commercial production levels at its Juanicipio mine in the prolific Fresnillo Silver Trend of Mexico. Full story.
Read MoreTorngat Metals, Metso partner on rare earth pilot
Torngat Metals and Metso have signed a contract for large-volume pilot scale processing of ore from Torngat’s Strange Lake rare earth project in Québec. Full story.
Read MoreBosch Rexroth announces departure of President and CEO
Bosch Rexroth announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gumbs will leave the company July 1. Gumbs, who joined the organization in late 2020, successfully led the increased growth of the North American region to record achievements, improved competitiveness in the region, and established a strong customer-focused and people culture. Full story.
Read MoreBurgex unveils first complete visualization of U.S. mining industry
In a groundbreaking industry first, Burgex Inc. has unveiled Mineralocity, a comprehensive platform offering a complete, verified, and visually searchable map of all commercial mines in the United States. Developed in response to a heightened national focus on infrastructure revitalization and the emerging green economy, this cutting-edge tool is set to revolutionize the U.S. mining industry and its associated supply…
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