North American mining news
American Pacific announces new geological discoveries and target vectoring in preparation for drill programme at Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana
American Pacific Mining Corp. have announced a new geological observation from ongoing work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana.
Greg Hinshaw retires as CEO of J.H Fletcher & Co; Rod Duncan appointed as successor effective immediately
J.H. Fletcher & Co. have announced that Greg Hinshaw is retiring as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, concluding a respected tenure marked by strong leadership, steady growth, and a commitment to the company’s long-term success.
NOVAGOLD & Paulson select Fluor as Donlin Gold's partner to lead bankable feasibility study
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. and Donlin Gold Holdings (DGH), have announced that Fluor Corporation was selected to lead the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) as the engineering firm for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska as it advances toward financing and development.
Eclipse Mining Technologies announces name change and unveils major advancement
Eclipse Mining Technologies has announced two major developments: a company name change and a significant new release of SourceOne® EKPS – designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries.
Proposed acquisition by US-backed Orion Critical Mineral Consortium of a strategic stake in Glencore’s DRC assets
Glencore and the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding in relation to a potential acquisition by Orion CMC of a 40% stake in Glencore’s interests in its Democratic Republic of Congo ('DRC') assets, Mutanda Mining ('Mumi') and Kamoto Copper Company ('KCC').
American Pacific welcomes launch of US 'Project Vault' strategic critical minerals reserve
American Pacific Mining Corp. has commented on the Trump Administration’s newly announced strategic critical minerals reserve, 'Project Vault,' and the potential implications for the company’s Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, USA.
Vizsla Copper receives letter of support from Alaska Governor and outlines 2026 exploration plans at the Palmer Project
Vizsla Copper Corp. has announced that it has received a formal Letter of Support from the Governor of Alaska recognising the strategic importance of the Palmer Project in Southeast Alaska and reaffirming the State’s commitment to responsible mineral development and domestic critical mineral supply.
New Cat® 6015 design offers increased uptime, higher annual output and streamlined service
With a versatile design offering efficient operation for a range of tasks, the new Cat® 6015 hydraulic mining shovel boasts significant design enhancements that increase machine uptime, operating efficiency, and improve durability and serviceability, resulting in higher annual shovel output.
Copper’s rally looks stretched but supply constraints still underpin prices
Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights into copper’s recent performance and a 2026 outlook for the sector.
USA Rare Earth announces Letter of Intent with the US Government
USA Rare Earth has announced its entry into a non-binding Letter of Intent with the US Government to accelerate its domestic heavy rare earth value chain.