US mining news
ASTERRA’s leading satellite technology guides ACME Lithium to location of higher lithium values at Nevada site
The Earth observation solution was used to locate 14 new points of interest for lithium in Fish Lake Valley, Nevada.
American Pacific Mining acquires Clearview Gold
American Pacific Mining Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which the company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Clearview Gold Inc., a private exploration company that is part of the NewQuest Capital company.
Major deposits of magnetic REEs discovered at Ramaco Resources mine in Wyoming
The mine may be US’s largest unconventional deposit of REEs, which are considered vital to nation’s strategic defence and energy transition.
MAX Power acquires lithium exploration permits, Willcox Playa, Southeastern Arizona, USA
The company has announced its strategic entry into the American lithium sector with the acquisition of a district scale opportunity targeting lithium-rich brines and/or claystones in the 50 sq mile Willcox Playa in Cochise County, Arizona.
GSTC leverages industry collaboration to enhance tailings performance
A new consortium of eight global mining companies has launched a multi-year initiative to develop and implement new technological applications for managing tailings.
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.
Featured Article: Pump It Up
Pablo Silva and Jose Longo, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, and Dominic Conybeare, Wardell Armstrong International Ltd, detail how sustainable solutions, such as peristaltic pumps, offer a competitive edge to mining companies amid a rising demand for lithium.
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.