US mining news

Ioneer Ltd have announced the signing of non-binding MOUs with the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation ("KIND"), the Republic of Korea’s specialised public institution mandated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport ("MOLIT"), and Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd. to advance the development of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project.

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired Skycatch, Inc., a leading provider of spatial data capture, processing, and analysis solutions for the mining industry, further enhancing its capabilities following the recent acquisition of RPMGlobal (RPM).

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WEG has signed an agreement to supply electric motors to the Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass lithium project under construction in the US, expanding WEG’s footprint in mining and advancing its role in the global critical minerals value chain.

SME has announced a call for abstracts for its next annual conference and expo, MINEXCHANGE 2027, due to take place from 28 February to 3 March 2027 in Denver.

Perenti’s underground mining business, Barminco, has been awarded the contract to provide underground mining services at Barrick’s Fourmile Project in Nevada, USA.

Vizsla Copper Corp. has reported that a fully funded 2026 diamond drilling exploration programme has commenced at its Palmer VMS Project in Southeast Alaska.

Komatsu celebrated the grand opening of its new office building and Customer Experience Center in Peoria, Illinois, with an event that included a ceremonial tree planting to mark the company’s continued investment in the region and commitment to sustainable growth.

Following the celebration of World Oceans Day, focus is increasing on deep-sea mining to deliver critical minerals for the green transition. How can this be balanced with protecting the oceans?

Robit has signed several supply agreements in strategically important mining markets for the company in Australia, North America, and South Africa.