US mining news
New executive order accelerates US deep-sea mining
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore “American dominance” in offshore critical minerals and resources.
Sandvik to supply its largest-ever BEV fleet to South32
South32 has selected Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions to supply 22 battery-electric vehicles as part of a 42-unit underground equipment fleet for its greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona.
Founders Factory & Rio Tinto invest in reduced-impact mining
Founders Factory has announced its latest six investments, along-side Rio Tinto, which look to reshape the industry’s future through reduced-impact mining and other breakthrough technologies.
American Pacific commences drill programme at the Madison Copper-Gold Project
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced that drilling has commenced at its 100%-owned Madison Copper-Gold Project located in Silver Star, Montana.
Taseko provides construction update on Florence Copper project
Taseko Mines Ltd. has provided an update on the progress at its 100%-owned Florence Copper project in Florence, Arizona.
New super alloy could reduce US dependence on China-sourced cobalt
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have created a new super alloy that swaps out cobalt for manganese.
Stardust Power breaks ground on one of the largest US battery-grade lithium refineries
Stardust Power’s lithium refinery enters construction phase, strengthening US leadership and creating new manufacturing jobs for Oklahoma’s growing economic success.
Standard Lithium and Equinor’s Arkansas lithium project awarded DOE grant
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 provides construction update on Florence Copper 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 wins large order for autonomous surface mining equipment in Australia
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.