SilverCrest Metals has confirmed that its consultant partner, Ausenco Engineering Canada, has wrapped up construction work on the Las Chispas processing plant in Sonora, Mexico, and has handed it over to the miner for commissioning ahead of schedule. Read full article.
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First Majestic Silver Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 100% owned, past-producing La Guitarra Silver Mine in Mexico to Sierra Madre Gold & Silver for US$35 million. Read full article.
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Artemis Gold Inc. has announced a series of agreements with Caterpillar, Cat Financial and Cat dealer Finning (Canada) for its Blackwater gold project in central British Columbia. Read full article.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced the availability of more than $10.5 million in fiscal year 2022 state grant funding to provide federally mandated training and retraining of miners and mine operators working at surface and underground coal and metal and nonmetal mines. Any state in which mining takes place may apply for the grant.…
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Colorado’s NioCorp has received updated feasibility study results for its Elk Creek project in southeast Nebraska confirming the asset to be the second largest indicated-or-better rare earth resource in the United States. Read full article.
Read MoreCanadian-based, Mexico-focused producer Altaley Mining has commenced pre-production mining as well as mill commissioning at its Tahuehueto gold operation in Durango, Mexico, and officials are now eyeing first deliveries of concentrate. Officials said the processing facility at the operation is online and now allows for milling from one ball mill of up to 500 t/d with flotation cells, concentrate thickeners…
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Copper-focused Arizona Sonoran (ASCU) announced it has appointed Dan Johnson as its newest project manager, John Peterson as its senior environmental professional and Kevin Canario as director of Finance. Read full article.
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On May 12, Liebherr USA hosted visitors from across the globe, including North American Mining editor Donna Schmidt, at its first Customer Day. The company highlighted and demonstrated a diverse range of products across all 10 segments including mining, earthmoving, and material handling technology. Read full article.
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Rio Tinto has begun producing the critical mineral tellurium at its Rio Tinto Kennecott operation outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Read full article.
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Brazilian producer Vale has reportedly signed a new long-term agreement with Tesla that will send nickel from its mines in Canada to the vehicle maker for EV production. View full article.
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