US mining news
Record of Decision filed for Ambler access road
South32 Ltd and Trilogy Metals Inc., partners in Ambler Metals LLC, have reported the signing of the Record of Decision by the US Bureau of Land Management for the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Project.
NEPA reform provides critical step forward to address permitting inefficiencies
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recently applauded the reform to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) governing regulations.
Caterpillar acquires Marble Robot expertise
Caterpillar Inc. has recently announced that they have acquired select assets and hired employees from San Francisco, USA, based robot and autonomy technology solutions company, Marble Robot Inc.
Industry supports US Abandoned Mine Lands Compromise Bill
The National Mining Association has offered its support for US Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wy.) ‘Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fee Reauthorization Act of 2020.’
Minerals permitting legislation recognises mining’s essential role
National Mining Association’s President and CEO has made a statement praising the introduction of the ‘American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act,’ which recognises mining's essential role as the front end of the nation's critical supply chain.
Voter concerns about US supply chain security
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased American voter concerns about the security of our domestic supply chain, and about voters’ own household bills, according to polling conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association.
Northern Vertex commences exploration drill programme at Moss Gold Mine
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. has announced that a multi-phase reverse circulation drill programme is underway at the Moss Gold Mine, Arizona, USA.
US Gold Corp. announces proposed 2020 drilling programme at Keystone Project
US Gold Corp., a gold exploration and development company, has recently announced the completion of the proposed 2020 drilling exploration programme at its 20 square mile Keystone project, located in Nevada's Cortez Trend.
Mexus Gold announces lower operating costs than expected
Mexus Gold US has announced that its operating costs are lower than expected and confirms a positive cash flow has been obtained.
US Department of Labour announces no US mines met Pattern of Violations screening criteria
Of the US’s 13 000 mining operations, none met the screening criteria for a Pattern of Violations, a tool used by the US Department of Labour’s Mine Safety and Health Administration.