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Michigan Potash Outlines Plans to Build $1.2 Billion Mine and Processing Facility, Michigan
March 26, 2026
Pending national and state permitting, Michigan Potash could finish construction on its Osceola County processing facility in 42 months. As it stands, that would be mid-2028. However, the company — which has already received millions of dollars in state and
Resolution Copper Completes Historic Land Exchange, Arizona
March 26, 2026
Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Rio Tinto (55 percent) and BHP (45 percent), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have completed a historic land exchange, unlocking the next phase of one of the world’s largest untapped copper deposits.
New Brunswick Government Launches Competitive Bid Process to Reopen Lake George Antimony Mine
March 26, 2026
The government is seeking private-sector interest in the mineral exploration and development of the former Lake George antimony mine site, about 30 kilometers southwest of Fredericton. This site, with a known presence of antimony, and potentially tungsten and molybdenum, represents
Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine Delivers Its Final Production, Canada
March 26, 2026
After 23 years of operations and more than 150 million carats of rough diamonds produced before exhausting its economic reserves, Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has celebrated its final day of production. “Forty years
Rock Tech Lithium Teams with Siemens Canada to Advance Ontario’s First Lithium Conversion Facility
March 26, 2026
Rock Tech Lithium has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens subsidiary Siemens Canada Ltd. to support the development of a planned lithium conversion facility in Red Rock, Ontario. Announced on Wednesday, the agreement focuses on deploying Siemens’ digital twin
South32’s Hermosa Mine to Bring 700 to 900 New Jobs in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
March 26, 2026
A new mine is set to bring hundreds of jobs to Santa Cruz County, but there are not enough skilled workers to fill the positions. Pima Community College is adding new courses at its Santa Cruz campus to train students
Komatsu Unveils Its HM460-6 Articulated Haul Truck
March 26, 2026
Komatsu has introduced the HM460-6 articulated haul truck, a next-generation articulated dump truck engineered to help contractors move more material with greater consistency across challenging ground conditions. Designed around a new high-output powertrain, an advanced traction control system and a
Wesdome Gold Mines Appoints Tyler Mitchelson as Chief Operating Officer
March 26, 2026
Wesdome Gold Mines has appointed Tyler Mitchelson as its chief operating officer, following his appointment as interim COO in January. “Following a comprehensive recruitment process, we are delighted to officially welcome Tyler to Wesdome’s executive leadership team,” said Anthea Bath,
Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project is Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage, Wyoming
March 25, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) said the latest project to receive FAST-41 coverage is Rare Element Resources’ Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project. The project will mine for rare earth elements, critical to the production of alloy and
Rare Element Resources Commences Operations at Its Separation Demonstration Plant, Wyoming
March 25, 2026
Rare Element Resources (RER) said initial operations have commenced at the company’s rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming. The plant’s operation, utilizing RER’s proprietary technology to produce a high-purity separated neodymium/praseodymium (Nd/Pr) oxide, is expected to
