US mining news
Executive Officer at Caterpillar retires
Caterpillar Inc announces the retirement of its Group President of Customer & Dealer Support, Rob Charter.
Jointly funded budget approved for Lik zinc project
Solitario has announced its first jointly funded work programme on the Lik zinc project in Alaska.
Clawson Excavating wins road improvement contract for mine cleanups
US EPA has awarded Clawson Excavating Inc. a US$918 911 contract for road improvements in Cove, Ariz.
MSHA reopens public comment period on exposure of miners to diesel exhaust
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has reopened a public comment period for additional stakeholder input regarding diesel exhaust exposure for underground miners.
Kinross Gold receives the US mining industry’s top safety certification
The Canadian-based gold and silver mining company is the eighth member of the National Mining Association to receive certification under its CORESafety® system.
JENNCHEM and Quaker reach exclusive distribution agreement
The agreement between JENNCHEM and Quaker Chemical Corporation grants the former exclusive distribution rights for Quaker's mining ground-control agents.
Moss mine experiences first gold pour
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. sees its first gold pour at its Moss gold-silver project in Arizona (US).
Barrick outlines investments to drive long-term value
Three projects in Nevada, US, have been approved, while optimisation work to extend the life of the Lagunas Norte mine in Peru has commenced.
Wood to carry out pre-feasibility study for Rhyolite Ridge project
Global Geoscience Ltd has selected Wood to complete the study for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project in Nevada, US.
NMA calls for action against increasing mineral imports
With increasing calls to support US manufacturing, infrastructure and national defense, a critical first step will be to support domestic mining, says the National Mining Association.