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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
USA Rare Earth to Acquire Serra Verde Group for $2.44 Billion, Pela Ema Rare Earth Mine in Brazil
April 20, 2026
USA Rare Earth has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Serra Verde Group, owner of the Pela Ema rare earth mine and processing plant in Goiás, Brazil. The transaction implies an equity value of $2.44 billion (CAD$2.8
Andy J. Egan Co. Promotes Chris Weaver to President in Planned Transition
April 20, 2026
Mechanical contractor and fabricator Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) has a new president. Chris Weaver, an employee of the company since 2000, stepped into the role this month with unanimous support from the executive team. Weaver was previously Egan’s director
Senate Votes to Overturn Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters, Trump to Sign Bill, Minnesota
April 17, 2026
The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn a 20-year ban on mining on about 350 square miles of federal land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, paving the way for Twin Metals to renew efforts to open an underground copper
Orica Expands Portfolio Into Copper Chemistry with Danafloat™ Acquisition
April 17, 2026
Orica has expanded into copper processing chemistry with the acquisition of the Danafloat™ product range from FMC Corporation. Danafloat™ is a specialist range of high-performance collectors used in flotation of copper and other future facing commodities to maximize ore recovery,
Navajo Transitional Energy Receives Two National Awards for Safety Training and Mine Reclamation
April 17, 2026
Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) has been selected to receive two national awards from the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) in recognition of outstanding performance in mine safety training and mine reclamation at its Spring Creek Mine in southeastern Montana.
OceanaGold Receives Permit Approval for Waihi North Project, New Zealand
April 17, 2026
OceanaGold said the New Zealand government has released a final decision approving the permit for the Waihi North Project (WNP). OceanaGold is now officially permitted to develop and operate WNP, which includes the high-grade Wharekirauponga Underground mine (WUG), located north
Sandvik Advances Underground Support Portfolio with Launch of End-to-end Resin Bolting Solutions
April 17, 2026
Sandvik is advancing its underground ground support portfolio with the addition of fully integrated, end-to-end resin bolting solutions that raise the bar for safety, quality, and productivity across global mining operations. By unifying Sandvik underground drill rigs, pumpable resin systems,
