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.
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American 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.
Read MoreMSHA reports eighth, ninth fatalities
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on February 28, a contract miner died when he was crushed between the rib and a single boom face drill. Read the full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreCamino Rojo declares commercial production
Canadian producer Orla Mining has announced commercial production has started at its Camino Rojo oxide gold operation in the Zacatecas state, Mexico. Read full article form North American Mining.
Read MoreNew labor agreement for Rio Tinto Kennecott workers
After seven weeks of talks, Rio Tinto has confirmed that a new five-year labor agreement for the 1,300 workers at its Kennecott copper complex near Salt Lake City, Utah has been ratified. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreFrontier Lithium completes lithium pilot plant
Frontier Lithium has successfully wrapped its pilot-scale mineral processing plant programme in Ontario, Canada, to produce 500 kilograms of spodumene concentrate for use in the piloting of a hydrometallurgical conversion process. See full article on North American Mining.
Read MoreReinson tapped as First Mining Gold COO
Canadian producer First Mining Gold has selected industry veteran Jeff Reinson as its incoming chief operating officer effective March 28. Read full article from North American Mining.
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