As Newmont plans a transition of its current executive vice president and COO Rob Atkinson to a new role focused on driving strategic initiatives for the company, it has appointed 30-year industry veteran Natascha Viljoen to the COO role. Full story.
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B2Gold gains significant gold resource in Sabina deal
Canadian gold producer B2Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sabina Gold & Silver for C$1.1 billion. Read full story here.
Read MoreKomatsu’s Chattanooga plant begins production of articulated trucks
To support growing demand, Komatsu has begun producing the company’s HM400-5 articulated haul trucks at its factory in Chattanooga, Tenn. While the trucks were produced in Chattanooga in the mid-2000s, in 2009 production shifted to the company’s plant in Ibaraki, Japan, where it has remained until now. Full story.
Read MoreVolt Carbon stakes mining claims in Ontario
Volt Carbon Technologies said it has acquired by staking a 100% owned Abamasagi Lake lithium project, northwest of Nakina, Ontario, Canada. The mining claims were registered directly by the junior resource company. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports second fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Jan.17, a miner at Taiheiyo Cement Corp.’s Mojave Plant & Quarry, Kern, Calif., was fatally injured when his personal car collided with a customer truck. Both vehicles were traveling toward each other in opposite directions on an icy mine access road. Full story.
Read MoreIntegrated Power acquires Southland Electrical Group
Integrated Power Solutions (IPS), in its journey to expand its service capabilities, coverage and distribution, has acquired electrical equipment and service provider and power management firm Southland Electrical Group. Full story.
Read MoreHighest-grade rare earth deposit uncovered in Montana
Salt Lake City-based private rare earth developer U.S. Critical Materials has revealed it has discovered a billion-dollar “game-changer” for the industry in Montana: the highest-grade REE deposit in the United States. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues safety alert after rash of electrocutions
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners to stay clear of the line of electrical fires after three miners were electrocuted in a 10-day period. Full story.
Read MoreAnglo takes stake in Canada Nickel
Anglo American confirmed this week it is set to take over a 9.9% holding in Canada Nickel, owner of the Crawford nickel project in the Timmins mining camp, Ontario. Full story.
Read MoreThacker Pass moving ahead after favorable ROD
Canadian miner Lithium Americas has confirmed a favorable ruling from the U.S. District Court for the issuance of a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Thacker Pass operation in Nevada. Full story.
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