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Canada’s Federal Budget Strengthens Its Position as Reliable Global Supplier of Key Resources
November 11, 2025
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has welcomed the federal government’s 2025 budget, calling it one of the most significant policy boosts for the country’s mining industry in years. The budget outlines a suite of measures aimed at improving competitiveness,
Coal Miner Trapped After Striking Pocket of Water at Alpha’s Rolling Thunder Mine, W.Va.
November 10, 2025
Rescue efforts are underway after a miner got trapped following a sudden flooding about 3/4 of a mile under the mountain at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Drennen on Saturday. Nicholas County Commissioner Garrett Cole said on Facebook that around
DOE Issues $100 Million Funding Opp to Refurbish and Modernize America’s Coal Plants
November 10, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants. It follows the Department’s September announcement of its intent
Amrize Secures Final Environmental Review for Its Sand and Gravel Mine Facility, Minnesota
November 10, 2025
The Cottage Grove City Council signed off Wednesday night on a final environmental review related to a proposal to mine the riverbed of the Mississippi River. The council, by a 5-0 vote, approved the final environmental impact statement adequacy done
Mine Vision Systems Raises $12.5 Million to Accelerate Underground Mining Decision Platform
November 10, 2025
Mine Vision Systems (MVS) secured a $12.5 million series A financing led by Rockwell Venture Capital with a significant commitment from Condire Investors. The capital will fuel rapid execution of MVS’s product strategy and expansion of its decision-making platform for
Fatality at Alliance Resource Partners’ Mountain View Mine, W.Va.
November 7, 2025
A coal miner died in Tucker County Thursday. The accident occurred at the Mountain View Mine near Davis. “All West Virginians should keep Joey’s family, friends, and fellow miners in our thoughts and prayers. Our coal miners are among the
Komatsu Invests in Canadian Operations with New Full-Service Parts Distribution Center
November 7, 2025
Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution center. This expansion marks a significant step in
Barrick Completes $50 Million Sale of Alturas Project, Chile
November 7, 2025
Barrick Mining has completed the divestiture of the Alturas Project in Chile to Boroo Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) for an up-front cash payment of $50 million. In addition, Barrick has been granted a 0.5 percent net smelter return royalty on gold
Litus LiNC Pilot Results Show Commercial Viability of its Nanotechnology-Based Lithium Extraction
November 6, 2025
Litus has released game-changing results from its Litus LiNC pilot unit deployed in Texas. After processing thousands of liters of brine, the system achieved more than 98 percent sustained lithium removal with unprecedented material stability, clearly demonstrating that the Litus
Headwater Gold’s Spring Peak Project Secures Permitting Council’s FAST-41 Coverage, Nevada
November 6, 2025
Headwater Gold said its exploration permit on the Spring Peak Project, referred to as the Burnt Rock Plan of Operations and located in western Nevada, has been selected for the Permitting Council’s FAST-41 program transparency list. FAST-41 is a federal
