US mining news
First Mode announces smart manufacturing facility to produce nuGen™ haulage solutions
The state-of-the-art facility will manufacture zero-emission products for heavy-duty applications in mining and rail.
World’s largest gold mining complex deploys Micromine FMS
Micromine has successfully implemented its innovative fleet management system (FMS) and mine control solution, Micromine Pitram, at Nevada Gold Mines’ new Goldrush underground mine.
Metso to deliver grinding plant equipment to Mineral Park copper project
Metso has been awarded orders for the delivery of grinding plant equipment to Origin Mining Co., LLC’s brownfield Mineral Park Mill Restart Project in the US.
Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine selects Cat fleet management system for system upgrade
An incremental approach was devised to minimise the system installation loss-time impact on mining operations for bringing nearly 100 trucks plus more than 40 supporting dozers, shovels and drills online with MineStar Fleet.
Rio Tinto invests to strengthen copper supply in US
Rio Tinto is investing in its Kennecott to strengthen its supply of copper in the US by increasing production from underground mining and improving the health of key assets.
American Pacific’s Constantine JV commences drilling at Palmer
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced its 2023 drill programme has commenced at the Palmer Project, located in the Porcupine Mining District of the Haines Borough, Alaska.
Rio Tinto US Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel
The change to renewable diesel brings an anticipated CO2 equivalent reduction of up to 45 000 tpy – comparable to eliminating the annual emissions of approximately 9600 cars.
FLSmidth acquires Morse Rubber
The acquisition fully supports FLSmidth Mining’s CORE´26 strategy which includes targeting service growth through strategic investments and prioritisation.
Jord opens office in Denver
Jord International has announced the opening of its new office in Denver, Colorado, extending its support for the energy and resources sectors’ transition to sustainable energy.
Komatsu’s GHG alliance members join to learn about zero-emissions progress
The GHG Alliance was created to bring together mining industry leaders to work toward a shared goal of delivering zero-emissions equipment solutions.