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South32 Advances Construction on Its Hermosa Mine, Arizona
January 28, 2026
The Hermosa Project, a mine development focused on producing critical minerals like zinc and manganese, is progressing with its construction southeast of Patagonia. South32, the company behind the Hermosa Project, anticipates that the construction will be completed between 2027 and
Codelco and Glencore to Jointly Advance Major Copper Smelter in Chile
January 28, 2026
Chile’s state-run copper producer Codelco and Swiss commodities trader and miner Glencore have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a copper smelter project in the Antofagasta region of Chile. The partnership aims to enhance local copper processing
Freeport-McMoRan Promotes Cory Stevens to President and Chief Operating Officer - Americas
January 28, 2026
Freeport-McMoRan has promoted Cory Stevens to president and chief operating officer of Freeport Americas, effective December 1, 2025. “Cory is a remarkably talented innovator, champion for value creation and a highly respected and inspirational technical leader. His capabilities match up
USA Rare Earth Enters $1.6 Billion LOI With Government to Accelerate REE Value Chain
January 27, 2026
USA Rare Earth (USAR) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce and a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program has provided an LOI covering
West High Yield Resources Advances Processing Pilot Program, Advances Permitting, Canada
January 27, 2026
West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources has initiated its proprietary processing pilot program at its magnesium/silica Record Ridge industrial minerals project, has made significant advancement in permitting and post-permit compliance activities of the project, and closed on a single tranche of
BLM Approves HiTech Lithium’s McDermitt Project, Nevada
January 26, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management recently approved the expansion of lithium exploration activities in southern Malheur County, about 20 miles west of McDermitt, Nevada. With this approval, HiTech Minerals is authorized to conduct lithium mineral exploration activities over the course
Blue Lagoon Ramps Up Underground Production at Dome Mountain Gold Mine, Canada
January 26, 2026
Blue Lagoon Resources continues to progress toward consistent mine production and regular deliveries of mineralized material to its milling partner, Nicola Mining. In January, the Dome Mountain Mine resumed production activity, which is set to increase as a result of
Trident Resources Appoints Tim Termuende, P.Geo as Chairman
January 26, 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
Alaska Energy Metals’ Nikolai Nickel Project Added to FAST-41 Transparency Status
January 23, 2026
Alaska Energy Metals (AEMC) said its Nikolai Nickel Project in Alaska has been accepted for coverage on the FAST-41 transparency dashboard by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. The transparency dashboard listing will focus initially on infrastructure improvements supporting Nikolai,
Metso Opens New Office in Pittsburgh, Becomes New Hub for Solutions Expertise
January 23, 2026
Metso opened its new Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office on December 9 marking an important move to enhance its bulk material handling and port solutions engineering capabilities and strengthen customer proximity in North America. The new Pittsburgh office underscores Metso’s commitment to
