North American mining news
Mining has always looked to rock for answers – The next clues come from life
Rising copper demand is outpacing traditional supply. Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO of Endolith, explains why ore grade decline matters, how bio-based approaches are emerging, and where the next wave of mineral recovery may come from.
Maaden furthers commitment with MP materials to establish rare earth refinery joint venture in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.
Bechtel opens Denver office to support North American mining growth
Bechtel have opened a new office in Denver to support their expanding Mining & Metals business across North America.
Rio Tinto signs new wind power deal for Kennecott
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott operation has progressed its decarbonisation objectives by signing a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas.
Copper added to new USGS critical minerals list, highlighting increased support for US copper projects
American Pacific Mining Corp. has highlighted the recent addition of copper to the US Geological Survey (USGS)’s 2025 list of critical minerals as the Trump Administration expands the scope of what minerals are considered vital to US interests.
Maximising Underground Efficiency
AJ Householder, Getman, USA explains the role of multi-purpose utility machines in modern mining.
Emerson to automate Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass Lithium Project
Emerson has announced it has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and expert technical services for the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada.
Vedanta Resources launches CopperTech Metals to bolster US copper security and advance technology and infrastructure transformation
Vedanta Resources Limited has announced the launch of CopperTech Metals Inc, a US-domiciled company with a mission to 'Power the Copper Century' and to bolster America's copper security needs while capitalising on surging copper demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centre expansion, grid modernisation, defence technologies and industrial onshoring requirements.
Epiroc partners with Cal-Nevada Precision Blasting in USA for surface equipment
Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has partnered with Cal-Nevada Precision Blasting in the US for surface drilling equipment and aftermarket support.
General Kinematics announces the acquisition of Llambec Technology
General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has announced its acquisition of Llambec Technology, a South African-based manufacturer and distributor of vibratory equipment.