US mining news
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.
Hexagon launches next-generation vehicle intervention system for surface mines
Hexagon has announced the global launch of its next-generation Vehicle Intervention System (VIS), an advanced safety solution designed to help surface mining operations prevent collisions before they occur.
NioCorp incorporates Railveyor’s electric haulage technology into Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project plan
Fully electric haulage system Railveyor has been incorporated into multiple key elements of NioCorp’s updated feasibility study for its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska.
Modernising steelmaking operations with advanced blast furnace control
Discover how Honeywell Technologies CCC helped a major steel producer modernise blast furnace air-supply control, increase blast pressure, reduce energy losses, and improve compressor reliability.