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.
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Category: North America
Strata Worldwide partners with Nerospec SK 
Georgia-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.
Read MoreWilliamson tapped to lead MSHA
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 MoreFirst Quantum picks Pascall for CEO
Canadian-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.
Read MoreFirst New Elk cargo sets sail to customer
Allegiance Coal, the new owner of the New Elk coal operation in southeastern Colorado, said the first cargo ship of steel coal from the mine has left the mainland en route to its Chinese customer. View full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreProgress positive at Pumpkin Hollow: Nevada Copper
“Consistent progress” is the name of the game at Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow mine, with the miner reporting several changes and ramp-up advancements at the flagship complex in a new operational report.
Read MoreFirst gold from Minera Alamos
Gold developer, and now producer, Minera Alamos has recorded first gold from its Santana gold project in Sonora, Mexico, and made an initial delivery of the gold doré.
Read MorePinto Valley now fully permitted to 2039
Copper-focused producer Capstone Mining has received a new mine plan of operations from the U.S. Forest Service for its Pinto Valley operation in Arizona.
Read MoreCanada to end thermal coal exports by 2030
During the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the country’s plan to end exports of thermal coal by no later than 2030 in an effort to fight against climate change. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreMGA picked as Tahuehueto underground contractor
Altaley, which is making inroads toward the start of its Tahuehueto gold mine in the state of Durango, Mexico, has selected the operation’s underground contractor: MGA Contratista Minera SA de CV. Read the full article from North American Mining.
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