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Titan Mining Readies for Commissioning of Its Graphite Facility at Empire State Mines, New York
September 19, 2025
Titan Mining said federal and state leaders visited its graphite demonstration facility at Empire State Mines (ESM) in St. Lawrence County, New York, ahead of commissioning. The company will commence commissioning in the coming weeks, a major milestone toward building
I Squared Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in ENTEK to Reshore Critical U.S. Battery Manufacturing
September 19, 2025
I Squared Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority equity interest in ENTEK, a leading global manufacturer of battery separators. I Squared’s $800 million investment complements a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles
Nicola Mining Receives Five Year Mine Life Extension for Its Craigmont Copper Property, Canada
September 19, 2025
Nicola Mining has received six mining lease extensions for five years from the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals. The six mining lease extensions extend its wholly-owned New Craigmont Copper Property for five years, which is located adjacent to Teck
Epiroc Breaks Ground on New Global Distribution Center in Örebro. Sweden
September 19, 2025
Epiroc is breaking ground on a new major distribution center in Örebro, Sweden. The top-modern facility will be a global hub for Epiroc’s aftermarket products, benefiting customers by enabling a more efficient supply of goods. The background for the investment
Metso Expands Slurry Handling Portfolio with Acquisition of Q&R Industrial Hoses in Australia
September 19, 2025
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Q&R Industrial Hoses, a privately owned Australian company specializing in the manufacture of pinch valve sleeves, rubber hoses, and other rubber products and linings. This acquisition marks another step in Metso’s commitment
Lundin Mining’s Vicuña Appoints Ron Hochstein as Chief Executive Officer
September 19, 2025
Lundin Mining said the board of directors of Vicuña Corp. has appointed Ron Hochstein as chief executive officer of Vicuña, effective November 7, 2025. Vicuña is a 50/50 joint arrangement between Lundin Mining and BHP that holds the consolidated deposits
Arizona Governor Appoints Les Presmyk as State Mine Inspector
September 19, 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs appointed Walter Lesley “Les” Presmyk to serve as the state mine inspector. A native Arizonan, Inspector Presmyk has extensive experience in the industry and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to supporting the mining industry in Arizona. “I
Warrior Met Coal’s Blue Creek Mine Delivers First Coal Ahead of Schedule, Alabama
September 18, 2025
The Blue Creek Mine, owned and operated by Warrior Met Coal, has made its first delivery of coal one quarter ahead of schedule, according to a report from the company. The company’s CEO, Walter Scheller, stated that during the second
DOI Proposes to Rescind Public Lands Rule, Restoring Balanced, Multiple-Use Management
September 18, 2025
The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land management by prioritizing multiple-use access, empowering local decision-making and supporting responsible
Surge Battery Metals Enters JV With Evolution Mining to Develop Nevada North Lithium Project
September 18, 2025
Surge Battery Metals has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Evolution Mining, where the parties will form a joint venture (JV) for the purpose of continuing the development of the Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). “We are
