The American Exploration and Mining Association’s (AEMA) annual meeting, exposition and short courses event has now begun in Reno, Nev., with “Mining’s Role in Securing America’s Future” selected as this year’s theme.
Read MoreThe Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Nov. 17, a customer truck driver at East Coast Mines Ltd., Suffolk, N.Y., was electrocuted after the tarping mechanism on the trailer contacted a high-voltage overhead power line. While exiting the cab of the truck, the victim contacted the energized truck and received a nonfatal electrical shock. When he tried…
Read MoreAmericas Gold and Silver, which said last month that operations had recommenced at its Cosalá operations in Sinaloa, Mexico, has now achieved nameplate production levels at its mill. Read full article from North American Mining.
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Canada’s Capstone Mining announced this week it will merge with Chilean miner Mantos Copper to create a new copper production company focused on the Americas called Capstone Copper. The companies, which have already entered a definitive agreement for the plan, said the new company will be a premier producer boasting significant near-term growth. It will trade on the Toronto Stock…
Read MoreAmerican Resources has received the final green light on a permit for the first commercial-scale rare earth and battery metal isolation and purification facility in the United States. View full article from North American Mining.
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Jervois Global said work is progressing well at its Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) project, including strides on equipment delivery, development and construction.
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Rio Tinto is now 100% owner of the Diavik diamond operation in Canada’s Northwest Territories after acquiring the remaining 40% it did not already own from Dominion Diamond Mines.
Read MoreGeorgia-headquartered Strata Worldwide has signed a strategic partnership with machine digitization system developer Nerospec SK under which both can broaden product offerings. Read full article from North American Mining.
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The Biden administration has nominated West Virginia native Christopher Williamson for assistant secretary for mine safety and health at the U.S. Department of Labor. Williamson, who will replace David Zatezalo if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate, currently serves as the senior counsel to Chairman Lauren McFerran at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Prior to his current seat,…
Read MoreCanadian-based global copper miner First Quantum has appointed Tristan Pascall, the company’s current COO, to take over as CEO next year. View full article from North American Mining.
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