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Heliostar Metals Acquires Liberty Gold’s Goldstrike Project for $70 Million, Utah
June 2, 2026
Heliostar Metals has completed the acquisition of a 100 percent interest in the Goldstrike Project located in Utah from Liberty Gold Corp. Initial consideration consists of $10 million in cash plus 1,593,213 shares of the company, with additional staged payments
Bunker Hill Zinc-Silver-Lead Mine to Reopen in June After 40-year Closure, Idaho
June 2, 2026
The Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg will resume operations this June, marking the first time the historic mining site has been operational in more than 40 years. Bunker Hill Mining Corporation plans to create 200 new jobs for the new
Flowserve to Aquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division for $490 Million
June 2, 2026
Flowserve has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division (TVD) for $490 million in cash. Trillium Flow Technologies is a market leading provider of highly engineered mission-critical valves used in nuclear and traditional power generation, industrial,
Falcon Copper Completes Federal Permitting for Its Muncy Creek Mineral Exploration Project, Nevada
June 2, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said the Muncy Creek Mineral Exploration Project in Nevada is the latest mining project to complete federal permitting. This project marks the 16th FAST-41 mining project to complete permitting during the Trump administration. “After
Ur-Energy Commences Operations at Its Shirley Basin ISR Project, Wyoming
June 2, 2026
Ur-Energy has started uranium mining operations at its Shirley Basin Project in Wyoming. “Launching initial operations marks a pivotal achievement in Ur-Energy’s growth strategy and plan to expand U.S. uranium production capacity. Two years ago, we committed to building out
Northeastern University Identifies Efficient Method of Extracting REEs from Mining Waste
June 2, 2026
New Northeastern University College of Engineering research has identified a method of extracting rare earth elements from the mining waste product that is two to three times more efficient than previous approaches. Rare earth elements are an easy-to-find, hard-to-refine resource
Liontown Commences Early Works, Long-lead Procurement at Kathleen Valley Expansion, Australia
June 2, 2026
Liontown Limited said it is proceeding with early works and long-lead item procurement in support of the planned expansion of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, ahead of a formal final investment decision (FID) expected at the end of Q1 FY2027.
Sandvik Launches DD423i Next-generation Development Drill Rig
June 2, 2026
Sandvik has unveiled its next-generation automated development drill rig that‘s built on legacy and driven by the future — the DD423i. Built on the legacy and unmatched performance of the DD422i, which has been the leading development drill in the
Trident Resources Appoints Tim Termuende, P.Geo as Chairman
June 2, 2026
Trident Resources has appointed Tim Termuende as chairman of the board of directors. Termuende previously served as a member of the company’s board. “We are very pleased to appoint Tim as chairman of the board. He has a proven track
U.S. Forest Service Releases Final EIS, Draft Record of Decision for South32’s Hermosa Mine, Arizona
June 1, 2026
A critical minerals mine under construction in the Patagonia Mountains would be allowed to expand onto Coronado National Forest land, under a draft record of decision released by the U.S. Forest Service. Australian mining giant South32 is seeking permission to
