US mining news
Enabling Interoperability In Rotary Drilling
Anu Niittynen, Sandvik Mining, USA, details the role of the iLink Data Interface in modern mining systems.
The dual threat facing modern mining
Extreme weather is reshaping mining – driving floods, drought, and costly disruptions. Long-range environmental forecasting offers a path to safer operations, stronger infrastructure, and planning amid a rapidly intensifying water cycle.
Barrick evaluating IPO of its North American Gold Assets
Barrick Mining Corp. has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously authorised the company’s management team to explore an initial public offering of a subsidiary that will hold its premier North American Gold Assets.
Predict, prevent, protect: Risk mitigation strategies for mining-induced land instability
Events such as landslides can become catastrophic for people and the environment. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explains how advanced technologies and dedicated strategies predict and prevent land instability while protecting mining operations in progress.
American Pacific stakes essential open ground within the Greater Madison claim block
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced that it has amended and staked nine strategically located claims across its flagship Madison Copper-Gold Project, located just south of Butte, Montana.
How federal investment is redefining the future of mining
Steve Empedocles, CEO, Clark Street Associates, explores the impact of the US government's decision to fund mining projects, and considers how the mining sector can adapt to maximise efficiency, sustainability, and innovation as a result of this federal investment.
Optimising results and ROI from conveyor safety training
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how operators can expand the results and benefits of conveyor safety training.
MINEXCHANGE returns to Salt Lake City this coming February
From 22nd–25th February 2026, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host the mining industry’s premier annual conference, the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo.
Mining has always looked to rock for answers – The next clues come from life
Rising copper demand is outpacing traditional supply. Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO of Endolith, explains why ore grade decline matters, how bio-based approaches are emerging, and where the next wave of mineral recovery may come from.
Maaden furthers commitment with MP materials to establish rare earth refinery joint venture in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.