US mining news
Sandvik Ground Support inks deal to establish local US manufacturing joint venture
Sandvik has signed an agreement to form a joint venture with Alpha Metallurgical Resources through which it will establish local manufacturing for its Ground Support business in the US market.
Ivanhoe Electric to acquire Robbins Tunnel Boring Machine and material handling system for mine access development at the Santa Cruz Copper Project
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. has announced that it intends to acquire a purpose-built, Crossover XRE Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and material handling system from The Robbins Company.
Caterpillar opens registration for global innovation challenge
As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation.
The Energy Blind Spot in Mining Operations – and What It's Costing You
Explore how mining operators can improve energy visibility, reduce cost per tonne, and build a credible decarbonisation path – in Yokogawa's new eBook, Beyond Compliance: Lower Operating Costs Through Energy Efficiency.
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s custom-engineered solutions maximise efficiency for autonomous haul trucks
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. announces that all of its fully custom-engineered solutions can be seamlessly integrated with autonomous haul trucks to optimise hauling operations.
Continental launches VersaFlex single-ply conveyor belt, delivering strength, flexibility, and uptime for above-ground mining
Continental’s group sector ContiTech has announced the launch of VersaFlex, a next-generation single-ply conveyor belt engineered to deliver high strength and performance customers can rely on, all while maximising efficiency and uptime in above-ground mining applications.
Sandvik supplies autonomous drill rig head to Mariana Minerals’ Copper One mine
Sandvik Mining has secured an order to supply a DR410i rotary drill rig, equipped for autonomous operation, to Mariana Minerals’ Copper One mine in Utah, USA.
Why 2026 will decide who governs the seabed
Progress towards ratification of the International Seabed Authority’s Mining Code seems to have stalled, while US national initiatives are accelerating. 2026 will decide who governs deep-sea mining moving forward.
Hycroft engages engineering firm to assess underground mining options
Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has announced an update on its exploration activities at the Hycroft mine, located in Nevada, USA, a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.
Philippi-Hagenbuch upgrades truck bodies with 500 Tuf floors for enhanced durability
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., a global leader in off-highway truck customisation, will now manufacture all of its custom-engineered HiVol® haul truck bodies using SSAB Hardox® 500 Tuf steel for the floor construction.