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Orica Expands Portfolio Into Copper Chemistry with Danafloat™ Acquisition
May 1, 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,
Sandvik Appoints Patrick Murphy as President of Business Area Mining
May 1, 2026
Sandvik has appointed Patrick Murphy as president of business area mining and new member of the Sandvik Group Executive Management, effective July 1, 2026. Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down from the role ahead of his planned retirement
Hudbay Acquires Land in State Auction for $1 Million for Its Copper World Mine, Arizona
April 30, 2026
A portion of state land in Arizona has been sold to Hudbay Minerals for its Copper World Mine near the Santa Ritas. Hudbay was the only bidder at the auction held and paid just under $1 million for 160 acres
Senator John Barrasso Introduces Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production
April 30, 2026
Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash Wyoming coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on
Ontario Strengthening Worker Safety with New $91.4 Million Mine Rescue Training Institute in Sudbury
April 30, 2026
The Ontario government said it supports the $91.4 million (CAD$125 million) investment through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to build a new, state-of-the-art Ontario Mine Rescue Training Institute in Sudbury. As part of the government’s plan to protect
Liontown Commences Early Works, Long-lead Procurement at Kathleen Valley Expansion, Australia
April 30, 2026
Liontown Limited said it is proceeding with early works and long-lead item procurement in support of the planned expansion of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, ahead of a formal final investment decision (FID) expected at the end of Q1 FY2027.
American Rare Earths Strengthens Wyoming Leadership and Project Delivery Team
April 30, 2026
American Rare Earths appointed Wheatland, Wyoming resident Brook Brockman as director of Public and Government Affairs and Taylor Cable as director, Projects and Engineering to further strengthen the company’s technical and project execution capabilities for its flagship Halleck Creek Rare
DOE Allocates $5.4 Million to Five Organizations to Restart Domestic Primary Gallium Recovery
April 29, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) has allocated approximately $5.4 million for five projects to help establish a secure, domestic supply chain for gallium (Ga) — a critical material for the defense
Video: One on One with Rep. Pete Stauber on New Law Ending Moratorium on Mining in Minnesota
April 29, 2026
Congressional Republicans send a resolution that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to President Donald Trump for his signature. The Senate passed the resolution on Thursday, April 16 in a 50-49 vote.
All-Injury Rate for Mining Industry Reaches Historic Low in 2025
April 29, 2026
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration said injury rates fell to an all-time low in 2025. Also known as the total recordable injury rate, the all-injury rate for mining as a whole was 1.74 per 200,000
