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Clinch Resources Commences at Lanes Branch Surface Coal Mine, W.Va.
April 21, 2026
Clinch Resources said it has commenced mining operations at its Lanes Branch Property surface operation. Lanes Branch, located in Wyoming County, West Virginia, will begin producing from the first of two spreads of equipment, with first shipments of met coal
Iconic Minerals and McEwen Mining Execute JV to Advance New Pass Gold Property, Nevada
April 21, 2026
Iconic Minerals has entered into a formal joint venture agreement with McEwen Mining to advance the New Pass Gold Property in Churchill County, Nevada. The agreement formalizes a 50/50 joint venture on the 2,140-hectare property located along a prospective Carlin-type
Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine Opens Up for Tours, Utah
April 21, 2026
The Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience at Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine in Utah has opened to the public. The visitor experience aims to educate visitors about the mine’s copper and mining practices. Guests can also discover how ore gets processed
Aris Mining Reaches Underground Development Milestone at Its Marmato Gold Mine, Colombia
April 21, 2026
Aris Mining said it has made a significant construction milestone at its Marmato Gold Mine with the underground development cross-cut now connecting the new surface decline to the existing underground development. The mine is located in Caldas, Colombia. This breakthrough
Greenland Approves Critical Metals Corp.‘s 92.5% Acquisition of Tanbreez Mining
April 21, 2026
Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) said the Government of Greenland has approved the transfer of the remaining 50.5 percent interest in the Tanbreez Mining Greenland to Critical Metals Corp., bringing the company’s total ownership to 92.5 percent and solidifying its position
Uranium Energy Commences Production at Burke Hollow ISR Uranium Mine, Texas
April 20, 2026
Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) has received approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and commenced production at its Burke Hollow Project, the world’s newest in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium mine and the first new U.S. ISR operation in more
Pioneer Lithium Secures Approval to Reopen Springfield Mine Road at Its North Pine Mine, Idaho
April 20, 2026
Pioneer Minerals Limited has received approval from the United States Forest Service (USFS) to undertake activities required to reopen the historic Springfield Mine access road at the North Pine Project in Idaho. The approval, granted under a formal road use
Senate Passes Legislation to Unleash Mineral Resources in Minnesota
April 20, 2026
The U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 21, 2026, overturns the Biden
B2Gold to Sell Its 70% Interest in Fingold Ventures to Agnico Eagle for $325 Million
April 20, 2026
B2Gold has entered into a definitive agreement with Agnico Eagle Mines where B2Gold has agreed to sell to Agnico Eagle its 70 percent interest in Fingold Ventures for $325 million in cash. In addition, B2Gold and Agnico Eagle have agreed
Greenland Approves Tanbreez Mine Permit Transfer
April 20, 2026
Greenland has approved the indirect transfer of the mining license for Tanbreez Mining, following Critical Metals Corp.’s move last year to increase its stake in the rare earths developer. The decision, confirmed on Friday by Greenland’s Ministry of Mineral Resources
