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Telson Resumes Mining and Milling Operations at Campo Morado, Mexico

February 5, 2020

Telson Mining Corporation has resumed full scale mining and milling operations at its Campo Morado Mine as of January 26, 2020. The company has re-initiated milling operations at approximately 1750 tonnes per day, intending to increase throughput rate over the

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Republicans Pressure Klobuchar to Stop House Democrats from Blocking Minnesota Mine

February 4, 2020

House Republicans placed Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in an awkward position by calling on her to help them fight Democrats seeking to scuttle a Minnesota mining project expected to bring as many as 2,000 jobs to her state. In a

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Georgia Senator Wants Closer Look at Twin Pines Minerals’ Titanium Mine

February 4, 2020

A state senator from coastal Georgia is calling for a closer examination of the potential impacts of a planned titanium mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. In a letter dated Jan. 27, Sen. William Ligon, R-Brunswick, suggested the U.S.

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Pima County Issues Freeport McMoRan Dust Violation from Sierrita Mine Tailings, Arizona

February 4, 2020

Pima County issued a violation notice to Freeport McMoRan mining company last week after dozens of Green Valley residents reported clouds of tailings dust coming from the Sierrita Mine on Jan. 9. The notice comes six months after Freeport paid

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Miners’ Rights Expo Scheduled in Wake of Newmont/Barrick Joint Venture

February 4, 2020

A union representing more than 1,000 miners is planning a Miners’ Rights Expo next week, claiming the two large mining companies that own Nevada Gold Mines are trying to end collective bargaining. “Following the merger between Newmont Mining Corp. and

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Arizona Avoids Big Tax Loss in Court’s Mine Fuel Tax Ruling

February 4, 2020

Arizona dodged a major financial loss after the state Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that said diesel fuel used in mining operations should not be subject to sales tax. Thursday’s ruling involved a relatively small refund request

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Lincoln County Man Claims to have Found Swift’s Silver Mine, Kentucky

February 4, 2020

While sitting in his car, something in the rear view mirror caught the eye of William Sharp. “Right off the bat! As soon as I saw it was carts I said, ‘it’s the mine,’” Sharp said. He was referring to

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Alaska Approves Pipeline Lease for Donlin Gold’s Mine, Another Step Towards Mine Development

February 3, 2020

The state of Alaska approved a right-of-way lease for Donlin Gold’s proposed 315-mile gas pipeline on Jan. 17. The lease is an important step forward in the company’s quest to build the Donlin Gold Mine, which could be one of

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Public Hearings Begin February 12 for Calico Resources’ Grassy Mountain Gold Mine

February 3, 2020

The Project Coordinating Committee, which is overseeing the permitting process for the proposed Grassy Mountain gold mine in Malheur County, is scheduled to meet Feb. 12 at Four Rivers Cultural Center, and a public hearing is included in the agenda.

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Teck’s Frontier Oil Sands Mine Approval Expected by End of February

February 3, 2020

The federal cabinet is considering approving the Teck Frontier oil sands mine, but with a condition — that Alberta legislate an emissions cap requiring the province to hit net-zero emissions by 2050 — two sources close to the prime minister

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