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Flexco Celebrates 110 Years of Business
June 9, 2017
Flexco celebrated 110 years in business in April with week-long celebrations all over the world that consisted of special surprises and giveaways, site luncheons, and “spirit” days, in which employees were encouraged to wear Flexco gear. When Flexco opened on
Osisko Gold Acquires Precious Metals Portfolio from Orion Mine for C$1.125 Billion
June 9, 2017
Canada-based Osisko Gold Royalties has agreed to acquire a precious metals portfolio of assets from Orion Mine Finance Group for C$1.125bn ($840m) in a cash-cum-stock deal. The portfolio to be acquired comprises 74 assets made up of 61 royalties, six
Critical Elements Successfully Completes Pilot Plant Work for Lithium Carbonate Conversion
June 9, 2017
Critical Elements Corporation has released results from Pilot Plant program recently completed by the company with Outotec to demonstrated that the conversion of Critical Elements spodumene resources into lithium carbonate battery quality using the thermal leaching process was easily achievable.
Maine’s House and Senate Override Governor’s Veto, Adopts New Mining Regulations
June 8, 2017
The Maine House and Senate have overridden the governor’s veto of a bill to protect Maine from the hazards of mining pollution. This marks the third time in the past five years that lawmakers have blocked the Department of Environmental
Elko Mining Expo Opens Thursday at Elko Convention Center
June 8, 2017
Warm temperatures and sunny skies are greeting the miners who came to town for the annual Elko Mining Expo. Large equipment and other exhibits started to appear Tuesday at the Elko Convention Center and will continue to arrive throughout the
Environmental Analysis Starts for Midas Gold’s Proposed Mine, Idaho
June 8, 2017
An environmental analysis of a Canadian company’s proposal for three open-pit gold mines in central Idaho has started, federal officials announced. The U.S. Forest Service said Monday it’s preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for a plan by Midas Gold Corp.
Scott Pruitt: ‘We’ve Led With Actions Not Words’ on Global Warming
June 7, 2017
The U.S. will lead with “actions not words” when it comes to global warming, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt said in a White House press conference Friday. “Paris at its core was a bunch of words committed to
Arizona Officials Petition Trump to End Uranium Mining Ban
June 7, 2017
Uranium mining near the Grand Canyon that was prohibited under the Obama administration is gaining renewed attention from Arizona and Utah officials. State officials want President Donald Trump to upend a 20-year ban on mining enacted in 2012. The ban
Sixth Annual Mine Rescue and Skills Competition to be Held at New Mine Simulation Training Facility
June 7, 2017
The new Mine Simulation Training Facility on Southeastern Illinois College’s Harrisburg campus will see its first use June 13 and 14, as the sixth annual Mine Rescue and Skills Competition is held by the college and partner agency Illinois Eastern
Coal Industry Leaders React to Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal
June 7, 2017
While the global reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement was largely critical, at least one energy industry important to Trump celebrated his decision to break from the accord — the coal industry. Four
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