Another decarbonization step is being taken, this time by Rio Tinto at its United States operations: the operator is planning to swap out its conventional diesel fuel for renewable fuel across its haul truck fleet. Full story.
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Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has announced its 2023 work plan for the Cactus Property, inclusive of the Cactus and Parks/Salyer projects near Casa Grande, Ariz. Full Story.
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Excellon Resources has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the permitted, past-producing La Negra Mine in Mexico from Dalu S. à r.l. for an aggregate consideration of up to US$50 million. Full story.
Read MoreEditor’s note: the following is an op-ed from Fisher Phillips. As the calendar turns to a new year, the Mine Safety and Health Administration appears to have found its footing – and that means mine operators need to be on their toes in 2023. After a presidential administration change, retirements throughout the inspector ranks, and an anemic regulatory agenda, MSHA…
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Concord University in southern West Virginia has been awarded $642,000 in funding for the development of a research center to analyze rare earth elements (REEs) in coal and coal byproducts. Full story.
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Mineral explorer Liberty Star Minerals said the Arizona State Land Department has issued renewal notifications for 21 mineral exploration permits covering the company’s wholly owned Hay Mountain project including the Red Rock Canyon gold project. Full story.
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Lithium Americas, developer of the Thacker Pass project in Nevada’s Lithium Valley, has selected Bechtel for the complex’s engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract while all await the project’s final regulatory Record of Decision. Read story.
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Copper Mountain Mining said its namesake operation in Princeton, British Columbia, is back in production after a ransomware attack. Full story.
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Toronto-based Electra Battery Materials, formerly First Cobalt, has signed a deal with Kuya Silver to get rid of its non-core assets in Canada, though the company will retain royalty interests in the properties in Canada’s Cobalt Camp. Full article.
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Kentucky-headquartered coal miner Ramaco Resources is focusing on philanthropy for the support of coal communities with its new charitable organization, the Ramaco Foundation. Full article.
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