North American mining news
Iris completes significant acquisition to consolidate the Black Hills, USA, Critical Minerals District
IRIS Metals Limited announces the acquisition of an extensive portfolio of private lands and federal mineral claims totalling 8065 hectares from Rapid Critical Metals, as it continues to unlock the critical mineral potential of the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA.
Anglo American, Codelco sign deal to unlock US$5bn from copper mines in Chile
Anglo American, through its 50.1% owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement with Codelco to execute a joint mine plan for their neighbouring copper operations, Los Bronces and Andina, in Chile.
Teck and Anglo American to combine through merger of equals to form a global critical minerals champion
Teck Resources Limited and Anglo American plc announce they have reached an agreement to combine the two companies in a merger of equals to form the Anglo Teck group, a global critical minerals champion and top five global copper producer, headquartered in Canada and expected to offer investors more than 70% exposure to copper.
The crucial role of integrated water management in the global energy transition
Lucy Pugh, Global Industrial Water Practice Director at AECOM, discusses how integrated water management will be key to pioneering the energy transition in the mining industry.
Orica demonstrates continued strength in underlying business performance
The positive momentum that underpinned Orica’s 2025 first half underlying performance has continued into the second half of the year, with total earnings expected to be higher than the prior corresponding period.
Sienna Resources Inc. acquires the Cave Creek Lithium Project in Elko County, Nevada
Sienna Resources Inc. announces that it has entered in an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Cave Creek Lithium Project in Elko County, Nevada.
Great Western Mining: Drilling set to test high-potential gold and copper targets across Nevada portfolio
Great Western has signed a drilling contract with HD Drilling LLC of Winnemucca, Nevada, for programmes at the Rhyolite Dome gold prospect and the West Huntoon copper porphyry prospect.
Revolutionary wheel gains traction: A real-world solution to mining’s costly tyre problem
Harmen van Kamp, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Air Cylinder Wheels®, discusses the Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) – a durable alternative to rubber tyres that lowers costs, improves safety, and reduces environmental impact for mining operators.
Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in US
Epiroc has partnered with Luck Stone to deploy the first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in the US, which is also the first fully autonomous surface drill delivered to the quarry market worldwide.
RPMGlobal enters exclusivity deed with Caterpillar Inc.
RPMGlobal has announced that it has entered into an exclusivity deed with Caterpillar Inc. following receipt of a non-binding indicative ordinary share acquisition proposal.