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Arizona Universities Tackle Abandoned Mine Risks with New Tools
February 20, 2026
Arizona’s public universities are revolutionizing how the state manages abandoned mine risks with innovative new tools. These developments are providing state environmental officials with unprecedented clarity and insight, enhancing efforts to protect public health and the environment. The Arizona Board
West Wits Mining Opens Qala Shallows Underground Gold Mine, South Africa
February 20, 2026
West Wits Mining has officially opened its Qala Shallows Underground Mine west of Johannesburg, marking the first new underground gold mine to be developed in South Africa in 15 years. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Mineral and
Eagle Energy Metals Expands Leadership Team
February 20, 2026
Eagle Energy Metals has made the appointments of Ajay Toor as chief financial officer, Vishal Gupta as vice president of Operations, and Benjamin Egnew as head of Reactor Licensing. These additions bring deep financial, operational, and regulatory expertise as Eagle
Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition
February 19, 2026
Caterpillar has acquired RPMGlobal. an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Caterpillar’s portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate, and manage their sites more efficiently. “Acquiring RPMGlobal is a notable milestone supporting our
Department of Interior, BLM, and Warrior Met Celebrate Blue Creek Mine Expansion, Alabama
February 19, 2026
In January, leaders from the Department of the Interior and Bureau of Land Management joined executives from Warrior Met Coal and other local and state officials to celebrate a milestone in advancing the administration’s energy dominance agenda. Acting BLM Director
Contango Releases Update on Johnson Tract Critical Metals Project and Manh Choh Mine
February 19, 2026
Contango ORE released an update on Johnson Tract permitting, Manh Choh operations, and hedge contract settlements. JOHNSON TRACT PERMITTING The Johnson Tract Critical Metals Project permitting timetable was officially placed onto the FAST-41 dashboard. The permitting timetable for Johnson Tract
NOVAGOLD Selects Fluor to Lead Bankable Feasibility Study at Donlin Gold Project, Alaska
February 18, 2026
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES and Paulson Advisers has selected Fluor Corporation to lead the bankable feasibility study (BFS) as the engineering firm for the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska as it advances toward financing and development. Donlin Gold is advancing the BFS
Peabody’s Centurion Mine to Begin Longwall Mining Ahead of Schedule, Australia
February 18, 2026
Longwall mining is expected to begin this week at Peabody’s Centurion Hard Coking Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin. The company revealed the start-up date — which is two months ahead of the original target — in its quarterly report.
Vista Gold Strengthens Mt. Todd Project Team with Key Appointments in Australia
February 18, 2026
Vista Gold has made several key appointments as part of its ongoing program to strengthen the company’s project development capability and corporate presence in Australia. Jeff Dang has been appointed executive general manager - Projects and Technical Services, Sharon Goddard
Denison Awards Construction Management Contract to Wood Canada for Its Phoenix Uranium Mine
February 17, 2026
Denison Mines has awarded Wood Canada Limited the construction management contract (CM contract) to oversee the building of the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine. This is a key milestone for the project and represents another crucial step towards the commencement
