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Ivanhoe Mines Produces First Anode from Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter, DRC
February 13, 2026
Ivanhoe Mines said the first copper anodes were produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site, state-of-the-art 500,000-tonne-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter, approximately five weeks after the commencement of the smelter’s heat-up and one week after the first feed of concentrate. “The first production of
Sandvik Launches Newtrax Control Room Editor for Improved Data Management in Underground Mines
February 13, 2026
Sandvik Mining has expanded the capabilities of the Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP) by launching Newtrax Control Room Editor, a new feature designed to provide mines with seamless manual data management, even in offline environments. This technology enables users to
President Trump Hosts ‘Clean, Beautiful Coal’ Revival Event
February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump highlighted the benefits of coal energy at an event Wednesday at the White House. The initiative portrays “Clean Beautiful Coal” as America’s most reliable and affordable energy source. Joining Trump was Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Environmental Protection
Osisko Awards Project and Construction Management Services for Cariboo Gold Project, Canada
February 12, 2026
Osisko Development said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Barkerville Gold Mines has entered into a definitive project and construction management services agreement with JDS Energy & Mining for the development of the Cariboo Gold Project, located in British Columbia. “Formalizing our partnership
New Report: 2025 Coal Use Saved Americans $30-$40 Billion
February 12, 2026
A new report by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) finds that, in 2025, coal generation served as an important buffer against energy inflation due to rising natural gas prices, electricity demand growth and infrastructure-related costs, delivering $30 to $40 billion in
T5 Smackover Advances Geothermal, Critical Minerals Project in East Texas
February 12, 2026
T5 Smackover Partners is advancing a transformational, multi-resource clean energy and critical minerals project in the East Texas Smackover Formation. The project integrates geothermal power generation, ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure, mobile grid-scale energy storage, and one of the most significant
LibertyStream and Packet Digital Sign MOU for U.S. Lithium Carbonate Supply
February 12, 2026
LibertyStream has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Packet Digital based out of Fargo, North Dakota. The parties propose to collaborate and share technical data for Packet’s present and future lithium carbonate requirements for its U.S. based manufacturing
McEwen Secures Key Permit for El Gallo Mine, Mill Construction to Begin Mid-2026, Mexico
February 12, 2026
McEwen said the extension of its environmental impact assessment for the El Gallo Mine has been granted by the Mexican government. This approval is a critical step that will allow McEwen to begin phase 1 mill construction. The company is
Metso Launches Third-generation OKTOP® Cooling Tower to Address Challenges in Metals Refining
February 12, 2026
Metso is launching the third-generation OKTOP® Cooling Tower to address key customer challenges in demanding slurry and electrolyte cooling duties in metals refining. Designed for reliability and performance, the new OKTOP Cooling Tower combines Metso’s proven technology with a highly
Americas Gold and Silver Partners With U.S. Antimony to Build Antimony Processing Facility, Idaho
February 11, 2026
Americas Gold and Silver has entered into a definitive agreement with United States Antimony (UAMY) forming a joint venture through operating subsidiaries to construct and operate an antimony processing plant in Idaho’s Silver Valley. The JV, which will be 51
