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Fatality at Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ Horse Creek Eagle Mine, W.Va.
April 6, 2026
A miner at Horse Creek Eagle Mine in Raleigh County, W.Va. has passed away following an accident on Thursday evening when a piece of rock struck him. Aaron Warrix, 53, of Chapmanville, W.Va. was a shuttle car operator with four
U.S. Gold Corp. Highlights Additional Value Opportunities Beyond CK Gold Project Feasibility Study
April 6, 2026
U.S. Gold Corp. outlined a series of value enhancement opportunities identified at its fully permitted, shovel-ready CK Gold Project in southeast Wyoming, following the release of its feasibility study (FS). “The feasibility study confirms CK as a fully permitted, construction-ready
Almonty Joins Montana Mining Association to Bolster Its Presence in the United States
April 6, 2026
Almonty Industries, a global tungsten developer and supplier which operates Sangdong Mine in Korea and others in Portugal and Spain, has joined the Montana Mining Association to bolster its presence in the United States. According to the group’s Korean subsidiary,
Epiroc Introduces Its New Generation PowerROC T25
April 6, 2026
Epiroc has introduced its new generation PowerROC T25 surface drill rig. The upgraded MKII version includes several major improvements that will benefit quarry and aggregate operations. “The new PowerROC T25 delivers enhanced performance along with superior efficiency. We are very
U.S. District Court Upholds Federal Permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, Nevada
April 3, 2026
Ioneer said The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued its decision in Center for Biological Diversity v. Stone-Manning, upholding the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge mine plan. “Today’s outcome is a credit to all involved parties in
Idaho Gov. Brad Little Visits Americas Gold and Silver’s Galena Mine
April 3, 2026
Americas Gold and Silver highlighted recent operational successes at its Galena Mine following a visit last week from Idaho Gov. Brad Little, who toured the historic Silver Valley operation and met with employees and company leadership to discuss domestic mineral
Senator Capito Speaks on Final Day of W.Va. Coal Association’s Annual Mining Symposium
April 3, 2026
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told leaders of the coal industry in West Virginia that real work towards permitting reform could make it out of Congress before the end of the year. Capito, R-W.Va., addressed attendees on the final day
May 28-31: Mining History Association’s 36th Annual Conference to be Held in Pittsburg, Kansas
April 3, 2026
For the first time ever, the Mining History Association (MHA) will hold its national conference between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. The Mining History Association’s 36th Annual Conference is scheduled for May 28-31, 2026 in Pittsburg and will
Almonty Industries Begins Commercial Mining at Sangdong Tungsten Mine, South Korea
April 3, 2026
Almonty Industries has successfully delivered the first truckload of ore to the ROM (run-of-mine) pad at the Sangdong Mine, a pivotal transition from early-stage mine development to active mining operations and the final step before commencement of commercial production. “This
Immersive Technologies Helping Mines with Supervisor Shortages
April 3, 2026
Mines in many locations are having a hard time finding enough skilled supervisors to efficiently run daily operations. Many experienced supervisors are retiring, and fewer young people are choosing jobs in mining. Because of this, mines are often promoting workers
