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Minnesota Court of Appeals: PolyMet Mine Permits to Stay on Hold for Now
October 28, 2019
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is maintaining its suspension of two key permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. A three-judge panel said in an order Thursday that a stay the court imposed last month on the project’s permit to
Rio Tinto Commissions Filter Press Technology at Vaudreuil Alumina Refinery, Canada
October 28, 2019
Rio Tinto started the commissioning of industry-leading filter press technology at its Vaudreuil alumina refinery in Quebec, Canada, six weeks ahead of plan and under its CAD $250 million budget. The new filter presses will deliver environmental benefits by moving
Newmont Goldcorp Safely Starting Up Production at Peñasquito Mine, Mexico
October 25, 2019
Newmont Goldcorp Corporation is safely starting up production at the Peñasquito mine in Mexico following the lifting of the illegal blockade. With the support of the State and Federal governments, including an ongoing police presence, the company has commenced an
TMAC Initiates Madrid North Underground Portal at Hope Bay, Canada
October 25, 2019
TMAC Resources has started construction on the Madrid North underground portal. The portal and underground development is targeting the Naartok West zone, enabling access to first production stopes in late 2020. “We are pleased to announce breaking ground on the
Piedmont Lithium Accelerating Development of Its Lithium Chemical Plant, North Carolina
October 25, 2019
In response to strong interest from prospective lithium hydroxide customers, Piedmont Lithium Limited is accelerating development of its lithium chemical plant and is compressing its project timeline into a single-stage targeting lithium chemical production in late-2022. This new timeline will
Trecora Resources to Sell Its Stake in AMAK for $70 Million
October 25, 2019
Trecora Resources has entered into a definitive share sale and purchase agreement with Saudi Arabian company Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Company (AMAK), who will acquire Trecora’s entire equity interest in AMAK. AMAK itself will also participate in this transaction
New Owner of Blackjewel’s Wyoming Coal Mines Moves to Reinstate Workers
October 24, 2019
The new owner of two Wyoming coal mines has offered to reinstate dozens of furloughed workers, but mine mechanic Christopher Orchard says he doesn’t plan to return to his old job. Orchard was among more than 500 workers furloughed when
BLM Approves Hycroft Mine Expansion, Adds 15 Years to Life of Mine
October 24, 2019
The Bureau of Land Management has signed a record of decision allowing the Hycroft Mine west of Winnemucca to expand its precious metals operations and extend mining from 2024 to 2039. The decision announced Tuesday also extends ore processing activities
Miners Pension Bill Heads to House of Representatives
October 24, 2019
U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., hopes his version of a fix for coal miner pensions passes the House of Representatives and breaks through the blockage in the U.S. Senate. House Resolution 935, the Miners Pension Protection Act, passed the House
House Committee OKs Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act
October 24, 2019
A House committee gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an overhaul of a 147-year-old federal mining law that supporters called “antiquated,” while opponents called the update a “point-blank” blow to the mining industry. The Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act would protect
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