North American mining news

Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in advanced battery material technologies and production, has announced the launch of NUKE-it™, the company’s nuclear materials technology platform.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. have announced the selection of Fluor Corp., along with WSP Global Inc., as its Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) partners to advance the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Round Top Rare Earth Project in Sierra Blanca, Texas.

Rio Tinto has energised a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, showcasing a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it.

Brazilian Nickel Limited (BRN), a private company focused on the development of primary nickel and cobalt production in Brazil, has announced that it has signed a non-binding agreement with Westwin Elements (Westwin) to supply high-grade Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP).

Epiroc USA has announced the appointment of G.W. Van Keppel Company as its authorised Dealer Partner in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri, G.W.

Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, and Donlin Gold LLC have announced that the companies have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for natural gas supply from the Alaska LNG Pipeline and the development of the infrastructure needed to deliver the gas and power the mine.

Caterpillar is driving a major leap forward in autonomous technology, announcing the introduction of intelligent machines engineered to transform construction operations worldwide.

Hexagon and Ma’aden are strengthening mining education and workforce development across the Middle East by deepening their strategic partnership at next week’s Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13–15 January.

Stardust Power Inc., an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has announced that it has engaged 38 North Solutions, a leading Washington D.C. based government relations and strategic advisory firm, to support the company’s federal policy, funding strategy, and critical-minerals engagement efforts.

Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled Cat AI Assistant, an AI-based solution that allows Cat customers to engage with Caterpillar’s equipment and portfolio of digital applications in new, powerful ways.