US mining news
Battery Minerals Redefined: An Innovation To Make Every Drop Count
Vishal Wadhvani and Ben Zhou, ANDRITZ Dedert, consider the history of spray dryers in the production of lithium-ion battery minerals – and how the research and development department has worked to redefine the current limits of this technology.
American Pacific announces new geological discoveries and target vectoring in preparation for drill programme at Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana
American Pacific Mining Corp. have announced a new geological observation from ongoing work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana.
Greg Hinshaw retires as CEO of J.H Fletcher & Co; Rod Duncan appointed as successor effective immediately
J.H. Fletcher & Co. have announced that Greg Hinshaw is retiring as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, concluding a respected tenure marked by strong leadership, steady growth, and a commitment to the company’s long-term success.
Draslovka and Avathon partner to deliver AI-powered solutions for mining through Autonomy, MetOptima and Blue Cube combined offering
Draslovka and Avathon have announced a strategic commercial partnership to accelerate the adoption of intelligent, autonomous, and data-driven operations across the global mining industry.
Eclipse Mining Technologies announces name change and unveils major advancement
Eclipse Mining Technologies has announced two major developments: a company name change and a significant new release of SourceOne® EKPS – designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries.
TOMRA Mining turns mine waste into clean, profitable infrastructure
Amid mounting pressure on global supply chains, TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology is helping mining companies recover valuable resources once considered waste – extending mine life, boosting efficiency, and driving more sustainable critical mineral production.
Proposed acquisition by US-backed Orion Critical Mineral Consortium of a strategic stake in Glencore’s DRC assets
Glencore and the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding in relation to a potential acquisition by Orion CMC of a 40% stake in Glencore’s interests in its Democratic Republic of Congo ('DRC') assets, Mutanda Mining ('Mumi') and Kamoto Copper Company ('KCC').
American Pacific welcomes launch of US 'Project Vault' strategic critical minerals reserve
American Pacific Mining Corp. has commented on the Trump Administration’s newly announced strategic critical minerals reserve, 'Project Vault,' and the potential implications for the company’s Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, USA.
Vizsla Copper receives letter of support from Alaska Governor and outlines 2026 exploration plans at the Palmer Project
Vizsla Copper Corp. has announced that it has received a formal Letter of Support from the Governor of Alaska recognising the strategic importance of the Palmer Project in Southeast Alaska and reaffirming the State’s commitment to responsible mineral development and domestic critical mineral supply.
New Cat® 6015 design offers increased uptime, higher annual output and streamlined service
With a versatile design offering efficient operation for a range of tasks, the new Cat® 6015 hydraulic mining shovel boasts significant design enhancements that increase machine uptime, operating efficiency, and improve durability and serviceability, resulting in higher annual shovel output.