US mining news
Stardust Power Inc. to build new battery-grade lithium refinery in central US
When fully operational, Stardust’s factory is expected to produce 50 000 tpy of high-quality battery-grade lithium.
American Pacific announces 2023 budget for the Palmer Project
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced its 2023 budget and work programme for the Palmer zinc-silver-gold project, located in Southeast Alaska.
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Bradda Head Lithium acquires three inlier claims at San Domingo pegmatite district
The work done to date by Bradda geologists has given the company confidence in acquiring these claims, and will form a key part of the Phase 3 drill programme due to start later this year.
Noram Lithium engages Ausenco to complete the pre-feasiblity study for the Zeus Lithium Project
Noram Lithium has engaged Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc. to lead the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) of its 100% owned Zeus Lithium Project in Clayton Valley, Nevada.
American Pacific Mining announces the commencement of drilling at Gooseberry Silver Project
The planned 15 hole, up to 3048 m (10 000 f) Phase II drill programme will focus on testing the extension of the Gooseberry Vein as well as the Elderberry and Strawberry Zones.
Taseko announces improved economics for its Florence Copper Project
The technical work completed by Taseko in recent years has been extensive and has de-risked the project significantly.
Silver Hammer publishes corporate overview and 2023 outlook
Silver Hammer Mining Corp. has provided a corporate update and overview outlining the company’s key strategic objectives for 2023.
US Gold Corp. anticipates its CK project’s gold and copper will be readily marketable
US Gold Corp. has released information regarding gold and copper concentrate quality from its CK Gold Project, located near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Sonic drilling underway at the 17 sq km Lithium Basin Project in Arizona
Bradda Head Lithium has mobilised a sonic drilling rig to commence its 2023 drilling programme at the Project with the intention of further adding to its existing NI 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) tonnes.