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Liberty Gold’s Black Pine Oxide Gold Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage, Idaho
February 9, 2026
Liberty Gold said its Black Pine Oxide Gold Project, located in southeastern Idaho, has been accepted into the U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Committee Council FAST-41 process as a covered project. Acceptance as a covered project provides access to the
Grande Portage Resources Files 2026 Plan of Operations for Its New Amalga Gold Project, Alaska
February 9, 2026
Grande Portage Resources said it has filed its 2026 plan of operations drill permit with the U.S. Forest Service for upcoming drilling and fieldwork at the New Amalga Gold Project in Southeast Alaska. “The filing of the 2026 plan of
Montana Mining Day to Honor State’s Mining Industry on Feb. 9
February 9, 2026
It’s not the same “miners-and-pick-and-shovel industry” it was 150 years ago. Today, mining is essential for cutting-edge technology, integral to countless facets of modern industry and even national security, said Matt Vincent, executive director of the Montana Mining Association. To
B.C. Approves Environmental Assessment for Skeena Resources’ Eskay Creek Mine, Canada
February 9, 2026
The B.C. government has issued an environmental assessment certificate that would permit an unused underground gold and silver mine in the Stikine Region to become an open-pit mine. On Monday, the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, Skeena Resources and
B.C. Opens Public Review of Glencore’s Elkford Coal Mine Expansion Proposal, Canada
February 9, 2026
B.C. residents can now weigh in on whether a coal mine in southeastern B.C. should be allowed to proceed with plans to expand operations. Glencore-owned Elk Valley Resources, which operates four mines producing steelmaking coal, has renewed a proposal to
Caterpillar Teams With NVIDIA to Revolutionize Heavy Industry with Physical AI and Robotics
February 9, 2026
Caterpillar has expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA to drive innovation across industries through next-generation, AI-enhanced customer solutions and manufacturing systems. This engagement will transform how work gets done for Caterpillar’s customers, dealers, and employees. “As AI moves beyond data to
Wyoming Recommends $11.7 Million in Grants for REE Project, Carbon Capture, Mowry Shale Formation
February 6, 2026
Wyoming’s top energy agency, the Wyoming Energy Authority, is recommending a combined $11.7 million in grants to support carbon capture at power plants, to produce rare earth elements from Powder River Basin coal, and to conduct a University of Wyoming
Fatality at Newmont’s Tanami Gold Mine, Central Australia
February 6, 2026
A 47-year-old worker has died following an incident at the Tanami Gold Mine in remote Central Australia on Wednesday afternoon. Mining company Newmont, which owns and operates the mine, confirmed the man’s death in a statement early on Thursday, saying
Lumina Greenland to Nearly Double Mining Operations with New Equipment Delivery
February 6, 2026
Lumina Greenland has received new equipment at the Lumina mine 50 miles west of Kangerlussuaq. The mine is Greenland’s only fully operational mine, operating 365 days per year. This delivery is the first component of nearly $4 million that Lumina
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed Promoted to Chairman of the Board
February 6, 2026
After 45 years of service at Caterpillar, including eight years as Caterpillar’s CEO, James Umpleby III will retire as executive chairman and as a member of the Caterpillar board of directors effective April 1, 2026. At that time, CEO Joseph
