Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has reportedly said April 19 that all contracts to mine lithium in the country will be subject to review as the country gets ready to change its regulations. Read full article from North American Mining.
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Surestrike International hires Bicknell
Surestrike International Inc. has welcomed Craig Bicknell as its newest team member. As the Western regional sales manager, Bicknell will be managing the Mountain and Western regions of the United States based out of Colorado. Bicknell brings a 20-year background in the mining and aggregate sectors with broad expertise in equipment sales, aftermarket sales, management, service and business development. According to Jock Voelzke,…
Read MoreEpiroc wins battery, automation order for new CMP mine
Equipment maker Epiroc has received a sizable order including equipment, automation and battery-electric machines from Canadian Malartic Partnership for its new underground mine currently under construction. View full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreMSHA reports 12th fatality
MSHA has reported that on March 22, a heavy equipment operator drowned at an AMI Silica operation in Wisconsin after the floating pump station he was standing on capsized. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreGatos Silver loses Orr, gains Andres in CEO transition
Explorer and producer Gatos Silver, a majority participant in the Los Gatos joint venture that is advancing a silver and zinc project in Mexico, has accepted the resignation of retiring CEO Stephan Orr and has appointed Dale Andres as his replacement. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreTrevali taps du Preez as COO
Canadian base miner and Caribou lead-zinc operation owner Trevali Mining has selected global operations veteran and its own CTO Derek du Preez to serve as its chief operating officer. View full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreAmerican Resources furthers investment in RE with ETI purchase
Indiana coal operator American Resources, which has consistently solidified its commitment to rare earths and carbon technology, has added additional capabilities to its next-gen arsenal with the purchase of RE and battery metals extraction group Energy Technologies Inc. (ETI). Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreNevada no longer top region for global mining: Fraser Institute
Independent think tank Fraser Institute has released the findings of its third Annual Survey of Mining Companies, revealing that it is Western Australia – no longer Nevada – that is the most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment in the world. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreCopper Mountain commissions sustainable trolley assist project
Copper Mountain Mining, along with partners SMS Equipment, Komatsu, ABB, Clean BC and B.C. Hydro, has commissioned a trolley assist project at its namesake mine in southern British Columbia that will help it achieve its carbon intensity reduction goals. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreWilliamson confirmed as new MSHA Assistant Secretary
The U.S. Senate held a voice vote and confirmed Chris Williamson as the next assistant secretary for mine safety and health. Read full article from North American Mining.
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