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Clinch Resources Commences Production at Lanes Branch Surface Coal Mine, W.Va.
May 12, 2026
Clinch Resources said it has commenced mining operations at its Lanes Branch Property surface operation. Lanes Branch, located in Wyoming County, West Virginia, will begin producing from the first of two spreads of equipment, with first shipments of met coal
Chemours Completes Federal Permitting for Its Trail Ridge South Project, Florida
May 12, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council said the Trail Ridge South Project in Florida is latest mining project to complete federal permitting. “Congratulations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for leading the Trail Ridge South project through federal permitting,”
Freegold Advances Golden Summit Project Toward Pre-Feasibility, Expands Technical Leadership Team
May 12, 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
EnergyX Commissions First-of-its-kind Direct Lithium Extraction Plant, Texas
May 12, 2026
Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX) has successfully commissioning of a first-of-its-kind, U.S.-based lithium production facility at Project Lonestar™, marking a major milestone toward commercial-scale domestic lithium production. The Lonestar™ demonstration plant, using industrial-grade equipment, is operational and will be producing approximately
Ramaco Resources Undergoes Strategic Internal Corporate Reorganization, Defines Four Divisions
May 12, 2026
Ramaco Resources said it is undergoing a strategic internal corporate reorganization. Following the reorganization, the company expects its business activities to be organized into four principal operating divisions: metallurgical coal production and sales operations, rare earth and critical mineral development
Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine Opens Up for Tours, Utah
May 12, 2026
The Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience at Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine in Utah has opened to the public. The visitor experience aims to educate visitors about the mine’s copper and mining practices. Guests can also discover how ore gets processed
Rio2 Commences Commissioning of Tailings Filtration Facility at Condestable Copper Mine, Peru
May 12, 2026
Rio2 Limited has initiated the commissioning phase for the new Tailings Filtration Facility (TFF) at its newly acquired Condestable Copper Mine in Peru. “We are very happy about this important step at Condestable. The operating team’s commitment to the highest
Sandvik Advances Underground Support Portfolio with Launch of End-to-end Resin Bolting Solutions
May 12, 2026
Sandvik is advancing its underground ground support portfolio with the addition of fully integrated, end-to-end resin bolting solutions that raise the bar for safety, quality, and productivity across global mining operations. By unifying Sandvik underground drill rigs, pumpable resin systems,
Fenner Conveyors Launches Its New Line of Recycled‑content Conveyor Belts, INFINITY SERIES
May 12, 2026
Fenner Conveyors has launched the INFINITY SERIES, Fenner’s new line of recycled‑content conveyor belts designed to deliver reliable performance while reducing environmental impact. The INFINITY SERIES was first unveiled at its K‑MIX Material Innovation Hub Open Day, where customers, partners,
Trident Resources Appoints Tim Termuende, P.Geo as Chairman
May 12, 2026
Trident Resources has appointed Tim Termuende as chairman of the board of directors. Termuende previously served as a member of the company’s board. “We are very pleased to appoint Tim as chairman of the board. He has a proven track
