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Rock Tech Lithium Teams with Siemens Canada to Advance Ontario’s First Lithium Conversion Facility
March 26, 2026
Rock Tech Lithium has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens subsidiary Siemens Canada Ltd. to support the development of a planned lithium conversion facility in Red Rock, Ontario. Announced on Wednesday, the agreement focuses on deploying Siemens’ digital twin
South32’s Hermosa Mine to Bring 700 to 900 New Jobs in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
March 26, 2026
A new mine is set to bring hundreds of jobs to Santa Cruz County, but there are not enough skilled workers to fill the positions. Pima Community College is adding new courses at its Santa Cruz campus to train students
Albemarle Initiates Environmental Review for Chile’s First Direct Lithium Extraction Project
March 26, 2026
Albemarle Corporation has submitted the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Transition to Direct Lithium Extraction (TED) Project, an initiative aimed at advancing efficient and sustainable lithium production in the Salar de Atacama in Chile. Using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology,
Komatsu Unveils Its HM460-6 Articulated Haul Truck
March 26, 2026
Komatsu has introduced the HM460-6 articulated haul truck, a next-generation articulated dump truck engineered to help contractors move more material with greater consistency across challenging ground conditions. Designed around a new high-output powertrain, an advanced traction control system and a
Wesdome Gold Mines Appoints Tyler Mitchelson as Chief Operating Officer
March 26, 2026
Wesdome Gold Mines has appointed Tyler Mitchelson as its chief operating officer, following his appointment as interim COO in January. “Following a comprehensive recruitment process, we are delighted to officially welcome Tyler to Wesdome’s executive leadership team,” said Anthea Bath,
Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project is Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage, Wyoming
March 25, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) said the latest project to receive FAST-41 coverage is Rare Element Resources’ Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project. The project will mine for rare earth elements, critical to the production of alloy and
Rare Element Resources Commences Operations at Its Separation Demonstration Plant, Wyoming
March 25, 2026
Rare Element Resources (RER) said initial operations have commenced at the company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming. The plant’s operation, utilizing RER’s proprietary technology to produce a high-purity separated neodymium/praseodymium (Nd/Pr) oxide, is expected to
P2 Gold Secures Water Rights for Its Gabbs Project, Nevada
March 25, 2026
P2 Gold has entered into a letter agreement with a private vendor to acquire water rights in the Gabbs Basin of Nevada. The anticipated time frame for Nevada Division of Water Resources approval of the transfer of the water rights
Energy Fuels Produces First Critical Heavy Rare Earth Material at White Mesa Mill, Utah
March 25, 2026
Energy Fuels has successfully produced its first kilogram (kg) of terbium (Tb) oxide at its White Mesa Mill in Utah. Using monazite ore sourced from the United States, the team achieved a purity of 99.9 percent Tb at pilot scale,
Allen Cherrington of Columbus Equipment Co. Wins Komatsu’s Advanced Technician Competition
March 25, 2026
Komatsu honored the precision, skills, and commitment of diesel technicians in its dealer network with the 2026 North America Komatsu Advanced Technician Competition (ATC) — held at Komatsu’s Cartersville Customer Center in Cartersville, Georgia. The competition spanned two days as
