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Freegold Advances Golden Summit Project Toward Pre-Feasibility, Expands Technical Leadership Team
May 27, 2026
Freegold relased an update on ongoing value-creation activities at its Golden Summit Project in Alaska, as the company advances the asset towards a pre-feasibility study (PFS). The 2026 drill program is well underway, with five drill rigs operating and one
Nova Scotia Issues Request for Proposals for Geophysical Assessment and Data Acquisition Project
May 27, 2026
The Province is making it easier for companies to explore and invest in Nova Scotia’s mineral resources by undertaking a modern geophysical assessment of the province. A request for proposals for the Provincial Geophysical Assessment and Data Acquisition Project was
Epiroc and SANY Group Sign Global Partnership Agreement
May 27, 2026
Epiroc has entered into a strategic partnership with SANY Group, a global leader in construction machinery and other heavy equipment. The partnership will explore opportunities for broader collaboration across selected areas in the mining and infrastructure industries. The parties aim
Emerson and SiMa.ai. Deliver Physical AI Intelligence to the Industrial Edge
May 27, 2026
Emerson is collaborating with SiMa.ai to deliver advanced AI capabilities for real-time data analysis on Emerson’s industrial PCs in the harshest industrial field environments, on the factory floor, and at remote sites. The global industrial AI market reached $43.6 billion
Hycroft Mining Appoints Eric Colby as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
May 27, 2026
Hycroft Mining has appointed Eric Colby as executive vice president, Corporate Development. “We are pleased to welcome Eric to our executive leadership team at such a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey. Eric is widely recognized for his disciplined
Fatality at Blackhawk Mining’s Combs Branch Coal Mine, Kentucky
May 26, 2026
A man is dead after a May 20 accident left him injured while performing maintenance work on equipment at the Combs Branch Mine in Perry County. According to a release from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Preston Pollard, 25,
Standard Lithium and Equinor JV Complete Federal Permitting South West Arkansas Project
May 26, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has completed federal permitting for the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project. The mining infrastructure project anticipates producing 22,500 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually. “Congratulations to the Department of Energy and the teams at
Kings Mountain Lithium Material Processing Plant Project Completes Federal Permitting,North Carolina
May 26, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) said Albemarle’s Kings Mountain Lithium Material Processing Plant project is the latest FAST-41 mining project to complete federal permitting. This North Carolina-based mining project is expected to play a critical role in
United States Antimony Corp. Acquires Critical Minerals Flotation Facility for $4.75M, Montana
May 26, 2026
United States Antimony Corporation has acquired a critical minerals flotation facility located in Radersburg, Montana, between Helena and Bozeman, Montana. The facility is fully operational, and was acquired for $4.75 million in cash. The company has budgeted approximately $2 million
ReElement Technologies, Mitsubishi Materials Collaborate to Advance Critical Mineral Supply Chains
May 26, 2026
ReElement Technologies has formed a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMC), a global leader in advanced materials and resource circulation, which includes a strategic investment in ReElement. The strategic investment underscores MMC’s confidence in ReElement’s refining-first platform and further
