North American mining news
Rio Tinto partners with Government of Canada to decarbonise RTFT and increase critical mineral processing
Rio Tinto has announced that it is partnering with the Government of Canada to decarbonise RTFT and boost critical minerals processing.
Normet Canada to supply BEV fleet to BHP’s Jansen mine
Normet Canada has announced it will supply a fleet of underground battery-electric utility vehicles to BHP’s Jansen Potash project.
Sayona Quebec launches prefeasibility study for lithium carbonate production
Piedmont Lithium have announced that their subsidiary, Sayona Quebec, has launched a prefeasibility study for lithium carbonate production.
PureGold achieves third quarter gold production guidance
Pure Gold Mining has achieved its gold production guidance for 3Q22 for its PureGold Mine located in Red Lake, Ontario, and announced its guidance for 4Q22.
Wärtsilä to upgrade performance and availability for Nevada Gold Mines
Wärtsilä have announced they will upgrade the performance of a captive power plant supplying electricity to Nevada Gold Mines.
Lithium One acquires strategic property adjoining Patriot's Corvette
Lithium One has entered into an agreement with Glenn Griesbach to acquire a 100% interest in and to the Lac Astrid Lithium project.
Biden-Harris administration to support mapping of critical minerals in Southwest US
The Biden-Harris administration has pledged support for the mapping of critical mineral potential in Southwest US, using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure law.
Rio Tinto starts demonstration plant for lithium concentration in Quebec
Rio Tinto has started producing spodumene concentrate at a demonstration plant in its Quebec operations, Canada.
SPEY Resources Corp. acquire Lithium Energy Metal Corp.
SPEY Resources Corp. have announced the acquisition of Lithium Energy Metal Corp.
Rio Tinto to start underground mining at Kennecott copper operations
Rio Tinto has announced it will start underground mining at Kennecott copper operations in Utah, with development investment approved.