North American mining news
Volta signs LOI to acquire Springer-Lavergne Rare Earth Project
Volta Metals Ltd. has executed a letter of intent in connection with the proposed acquisition of 100% of the mining claims and a 95% interest in the patented claims of the Springer-Lavergne Rare Earth Project in Ontario.
Normet secures major equipment contract with South32
Normet has been awarded the Ancillary Underground Equipment Fleet Contract for the South32 Hermosa project in Arizona, USA.
New executive order accelerates US deep-sea mining
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore “American dominance” in offshore critical minerals and resources.
Sandvik to supply its largest-ever BEV fleet to South32
South32 has selected Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to supply 22 battery-electric vehicles as part of a 42-unit underground equipment fleet for its greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona.
Founders Factory & Rio Tinto invest in reduced-impact mining
Founders Factory has announced its latest six investments, along-side Rio Tinto, which look to reshape the industry’s future through reduced-impact mining and other breakthrough technologies.
American Pacific commences drill programme at the Madison Copper-Gold Project
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced that drilling has commenced at its 100%-owned Madison Copper-Gold Project located in Silver Star, Montana.
Taseko provides construction update on Florence Copper project
Taseko Mines Ltd. has provided an update on the progress at its 100%-owned Florence Copper project in Florence, Arizona.
Caterpillar celebrates first 100 years with commitment to the future workforce
Caterpillar Inc. has announced an investment to support a key source of its success and longevity for the next 100 years: people.
Bechtel applauds green light for Thacker Pass
Bechtel has praised the final investment decision from Lithium Americas to begin work on its Thacker Pass lithium mine and processing facility in northern Nevada.
Komatsu breaks ground on new mining sales and service facility
Komatsu broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona, a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to growth and service excellence in the region.