Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T) researchers have revealed they are conducting research using a Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog to help in the often-perilous conditions found during mine emergencies. Full story.
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Teck, UBC invest in tailings research acceleration pact
Miner Teck and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have together announced a C$4 million investment in a professorship that will advance research and education in mine tailings management safety and sustainability. Full story.
Read MoreLynn Lake hits key permit milestones
Alamos Gold said the federal Environmental Impact Assessment for its Lynn Lake gold project in northern Manitoba, Canada, has been completed and a positive Decision Statement has been issued by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Full story.
Read MoreWork begins for BMA apprentice class of 2023
Forty-one new apprentices making up the class of 2023 have begun work with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) at its Bowen Basin operations. Full story.
Read MoreVital Battery Metals taps CMG for future activities at Sting
Vital Battery Metals has entered into an agreement to engage Coast Mountain Geological (CMG) for management and ongoing geological services of future exploration activities at its Sting copper project in western Newfoundland, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreThree injured in Montana mine cave-in
A trio of workers are reportedly still recovering from serious injuries after a portion of the longwall collapsed at Signal Peak Energy’s Bull Mountain coal operation in southern Montana. Full story.
Read MoreArizona Sonoran to purchase neighboring land
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has entered into a purchase and sale agreement in respect of the MainSpring property – 523 acres of private land immediately south of the Parks/Salyer project and east of the mine access road. Full story.
Read MoreMissouri S&T to address critical minerals crisis
Missouri University of Science and Technology was recently awarded funding from the National Science Foundation to host the third annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals workshop on Wednesday, August 9, and Thursday, August 10. Full story.
Read MoreExcelsior gets OK for Johnson Camp leach pad
Excelsior Mining has received notification of approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for a new leach pad at the Johnson Camp mine (JCM) facility. Full story.
Read MoreTeck confirms rumors: coal spin-off possible
Canadian miner Teck Resources, after multiple reports of rumors, confirmed it is considering a spin-out of its steelmaking coal business. Full story.
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