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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
Renegade Gold Appoints Devin Pickell as President, CEO, and Director
September 18, 2025
Renegade Gold has appointed Devin Pickell as president, chief executive officer, and director. Devin Pickell is a registered professional geologist with 20 years of experience in mineral production and exploration, specializing in advancing gold and lithium projects across North America.
EPA Decision Advances Federal Permitting for enCore’s Dewey Burdock Project, South Dakota
September 17, 2025
enCore Energy said the EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) has denied in full a petition for review filed by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and NDN Collective against the EPA’s issuance of underground injection control (UIC)
E3 Lithium Receives Regulatory Approvals for Phase 2 of Clearwater Demonstration Facility, Canada
September 17, 2025
E3 Lithium has received approval of its required permits from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to advance phase 2 of its Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility. “We are thrilled to see the permits granted for phase 2 of our Demonstration Facility,
West High Yield Resources Receives Draft Mining Permit for Its Magnesium/Silica Project, Canada
September 17, 2025
West High Yield Resources has received a draft permit from the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals for its mining operations at the Record Ridge Industrial Minerals Mine Critical Minerals Project. “We are encouraged by this important step
