US mining news

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has finalised a US$225 million grant for Standard Lithium and Equinor’s South West Arkansas (SWA) lithium project.

Taseko Mines Ltd has provided an update on the progress made at its Florence Copper project in Arizona, including news that first copper production continues to be targeted before the end of 2025.

Epiroc has won a large order from BHP for autonomous surface mining equipment to be used at an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

A new IEA report has found that strong deployment of renewables is set to curb growth in coal use even as electricity demand surges, with China – the world’s biggest coal consumer – remaining pivotal.

MINEXCHANGE’s 2025 Keynote programme is set to showcase fascinating applications of technology, including AI, in revolutionising traditional practices and enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Mesabi Metallics has awarded Metso an order for beneficiation plant equipment for their direct-reduction (DR) grade iron ore plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota.

Stardust Power Inc. has announced the completion of the acquisition of its 66-acre site in Oklahoma, a key milestone as it prepares to commence construction on one of North America’s largest lithium refineries.

Joshua Robinson, Co-founder of Darwin Financing Co., shares insights into China’s recent decision to restrict exports of critical minerals to the US – a significant escalation in the rivalry between the two superpowers.

Intramotev has released new footage of its TugVolt technology operating at Carmeuse America’s calcium mine in Cedarville, Michigan – the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.

Quaise Energy and Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) are exploring additional decarbonisation of NGM’s TS Power Plant by using geothermal heat to hybridise onsite power generation.