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OceanaGold Receives Permit Approval for Waihi North Project, New Zealand
May 19, 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
ASGCO® Expands Belt Lifter Product Line with New 48″ to 72″ Model
May 19, 2026
ASGCO® has expanded its Belt Lifter product line with the introduction of a new 48” to 72” model, designed to accommodate wider belt widths and meet the growing demands of heavy-duty conveyor maintenance applications. The New Belt Lifter Model is
Senate Confirms Steve Pearce as Bureau of Land Management Director
May 19, 2026
Former southern New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce, 78, was confirmed Monday as the first Senate-confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management under President Donald Trump. The final confirmation vote took place on the U.S. Senate floor in Washington, although
Ambler Metals’ Arctic Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage, Alaska
May 18, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said the latest project to gain FAST-41 coverage is the Arctic Project. Once permitted, the Alaskan mining project is expected to extract commercial quantities of critical and strategic minerals essential to U.S. economic growth
USA Rare Earth Awarded $14 Million Grant to Advance Its Round Top Mountain Project, Texas
May 18, 2026
USA Rare Earth said the state of Texas has awarded the company a $14,177,600 grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to accelerate development of its Round Top Mountain heavy rare earth project in Hudspeth County, Texas. The project
Bunker Hill Zinc-Silver-Lead Mine to Reopen in June After 40-year Closure, Idaho
May 18, 2026
The Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg will resume operations this June, marking the first time the historic mining site has been operational in more than 40 years. Bunker Hill Mining Corporation plans to create 200 new jobs for the new
Americas Gold and Silver Releases Progress Update on Galena Complex, Idaho
May 18, 2026
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation released a progress update on the status of the company’s growth-related capital projects at the Galena Mine and recently acquired Crescent Mine (together known as the Galena Complex). The capital projects outlined are included in
Anglo American to Sell Its Steelmaking Coal Business in Australia to Dhilmar for $3.875 Billion
May 18, 2026
Anglo American has agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar Limited for a cash consideration of up to $3.875 billion. “Our agreement for Dhilmar to acquire our steelmaking coal business in Australia is testament
Sandvik Launches DD423i Next-generation Development Drill Rig
May 18, 2026
Sandvik has unveiled its next-generation automated development drill rig that‘s built on legacy and driven by the future — the DD423i. Built on the legacy and unmatched performance of the DD422i, which has been the leading development drill in the
Highland Copper Appoints Trace Arlaud as Project Director for Its Copperwood Project in Michigan
May 18, 2026
Highland Copper Company has appointed Trace Arlaud as project director for its Copperwood Project as the company moves towards a construction decision. “At this pivotal point for Highland Copper, we could not be happier to have attracted someone of Trace’s
