North American mining news
EnergyX discusses US$5 billion lithium investment with Chilean President-elect
EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.
Customisation Is Key
Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch, USA, explains how opting for custom-engineered haul truck solutions rather than off-the-shelf products paves the way to a more sustainable hauling operation.
Taseko Mines' Florence Copper project with Metso’s SX-EW technology begins operations in the US
Taseko Mines’ Florence Copper project featuring Metso’s copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) technology is ramping up its commercial operations in Arizona.
Greenland’s riches are real – but years away
Greenland holds vast rare earth and critical mineral reserves, but infrastructure barriers mean meaningful production is a decade away. The US needs both long-term investment there and near-term domestic projects to reduce Chinese supply-chain dependence.
Global Air Cylinder Wheels reports strong performance in extreme mining trial
Global Air Cylinder Wheels’ air suspension wheel demonstrates strong performance in extreme Minnesota mining trial as the company prepares for its 2026 commercial release.
PDAC 2026 reflects growing global momentum for mineral exploration and development
PDAC 2026 Convention brought together the global mineral exploration and mining community, continuing a 94-year tradition of connecting industry, governments, investors, Indigenous communities, and students.
EFESO Management Consultants launches mining, metals and minerals practice
EFESO Management Consultants has announced the launch of its Mining, Metals & Minerals practice in the Americas, expanding its sector expertise across some of the world’s most capital-intensive and operationally complex industries.
Vizsla Copper secures extension of trust land lease at the Palmer Project
Vizsla Copper Corp. has reached agreeable terms with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office to extend Upland Mining Lease 9100759 for an additional seven years, through 31 August 2033.
Toronto to host global mineral sector for PDAC 2026
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is set to bring together the mineral exploration and mining community in Toronto for its 94th annual convention.
BHP and Faraday Copper sign letter of intent
A subsidiary of BHP and Faraday Copper have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential transaction whereby Faraday would acquire BHP’s San Manuel property in Arizona.