US mining news
Majority of US voters support permitting reform to encourage domestic mining
A recent poll by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA) showed that a majority of US voters support reform to encourage domestic mining.
Anaconda copper mine no longer on EPA’s Emphasis List of Superfund sites
The US Environmental Protection Agency has removes the Anaconda copper mine from its Superfund Emphasis List.
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.