US mining news

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 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 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.

Mining operations across the globe face severe environmental and technical challenges. Extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, abrasive slurries, and corrosive atmospheres place continuous strain on equipment.

Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in lithium extraction and refining technologies founded by CEO Teague Egan, has announced the successful commissioning of a first-of-its-kind, US-based lithium production facility at Project Lonestar™, marking a major milestone toward commercial-scale domestic lithium production.

The new design integrates more standard technologies such as Cat Payload, which measures every bucket load to help customers consistently achieve target truck payloads without overloading or underloading, boosting load-haul cycle efficiency.

Komatsu honoured the precision, skills, and commitment of diesel technicians in its dealer network with the 2026 North America Komatsu Advanced Technician Competition (ATC) – held at Komatsu’s Cartersville Customer Centre in Cartersville, Georgia.

Caterpillar Inc. have announced a renewed agreement with Chichester Metals Ltd and FMG Solomon PTY Ltd (together, Fortescue’s operating entities) to continue the supply and operation of Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across three of Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia.

Permafrost is creating a serious infrastructure crisis for the mining sector. Engineering teams face immense structural, financial, and environmental risks while deploying innovative solutions.

Louise Woods, Kimberley Taieb and Elena Guillet, Vinson & Elkins, examine developments in the critical minerals conversation and the implications for mining investors, drawing lessons from the energy sector's long experience in managing sovereign and regulatory risk.