US mining news
USA Rare Earth, Pasqal, and Riven Systems partner to advance next-generation technologies for critical mineral production
USA Rare Earth, a rare earth, critical minerals and advanced materials company, Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing and Riven Systems, a specialist in AI for industrial chemistry, have announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation separation technology for the rare earth value chain.
Why strengthening America’s rare minerals supply chain starts beyond the mine
Jay Shidler, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, emphasises the case for strengthening domestic processing and manufacturing, as part of larger critical-mineral supply chain efforts.
Hexagon launches CAS Insights to turn mine safety data into action
Hexagon has announced the release of CAS Insights, a web-based analytics application that transforms data generated by Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS) fleets into a fleet-wide view of safety performance.
Canada’s uranium advantage can outlast the trade headlines
Scott Evans, President and Director, Triton Uranium, outlines how despite trade tensions with the US, Canada remains America’s most important partner in winning the critical minerals race.
Vizsla Copper acquires precious metal and gold projects from Agnico Eagle
Vizsla Copper has entered into an agreement with Agnico Eagle to acquire the Delta base and precious metal project and the Helm Bay gold project – expanding its Alaska portfolio.
Luck Stone builds on autonomous hauling success with Caterpillar
Following more than 18 months of successful autonomous hauling at Luck Stone's Bull Run Quarry, Luck Stone and Caterpillar are expanding the technology to two additional Virginia operations.
A new opportunity to rebuild America’s mining workforce
Zach Agioutantis, Co-Chair of the SME Mineral School Department Heads Committee, advises that as the US invests billions in new mining and processing capacity, workforce development must operate on the same long-term horizon.
2026–2027 SME scholarships now available
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), its divisions and affiliates are once again offering scholarships to SME student members seeking a career in the mining and minerals industries.
IWT selected for negotiation by US Department of Energy to lead Mine of the Future Initiative project
Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. (IWT) has been selected for negotiation of an award by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to lead a Mine of the Future: Proving Ground Initiative project.
New CAT® D11 XE electric drive dozer delivers more productivity and lower operating costs
Caterpillar’s first electric drive large dozer provides higher fuel efficiency, more production, and lower total cost of ownership than the next generation Cat® D11.