Talon Metals and Westmoreland Partner to Develop Beulah Minerals Processing Facility, North Dakota
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Talon Metals has secured a site currently owned by Westmoreland Mining as the location where Talon will develop its Beulah Minerals Processing Facility (BMPF). This milestone marks a significant achievement in U.S. domestic critical mineral processing infrastructure for nickel and other key minerals.
“The Beulah Minerals Processing Facility is a game-changer for both North Dakota and the nation. By establishing a domestic supply chain for critical minerals, we are strengthening America’s economic and national security, while creating good-paying jobs right here in Mercer County,” said Senator Hoeven.
“We worked with the Department of Energy to secure $115 million to help move Talon’s project forward, reducing our reliance on China for these increasingly important minerals and positioning the U.S. as a leader in critical mineral processing,” added Hoeven.
“We are thrilled to partner with Talon on this transformative project, which directly aligns with a core element of Westmoreland’s strategic vision: repurposing former coal and mining sites into hubs for industrial energy, mineral processing, and advanced data infrastructure. This collaboration demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships to drive economic revitalization while advancing the domestic production of critical minerals,” said Jon Heroux, Westmoreland’s corporate counsel for External Affairs.
“The Beulah Minerals Processing Facility represents a forward-looking investment that brings new life to this community and reinforces North Dakota’s vital role in strengthening America’s energy and national security,” added Heroux.
The proposed BMPF site is a subset of the former Westmoreland Beulah Coal Mine, located in Mercer County, North Dakota approximately four miles from the city of Beulah. The BMPF will receive high-grade nickel and copper ore from the proposed Tamarack mine in Minnesota and other potential sources across North America. Due to the Tamarack deposit’s grade and proximity, the ore can be transported quickly, safely, and cost-effectively.
Built on a legacy coal mine site the BMPF is expected to operate in symbiosis with adjacent coal-fired power stations by potentially utilizing fly ash for innovative tailings management, creating a model for responsible redevelopment of legacy coal infrastructure, and state-of-the-art partnership between coal fired power plants and critical minerals processing facilities.
“Securing the site for the Beulah Minerals Processing Facility marks a pivotal step in our journey to build the most advanced nickel and copper processing facility in the world. This milestone not only strengthens U.S. critical mineral infrastructure but also reflects our commitment to sustainable development by repurposing legacy coal infrastructure,” said Henri van Rooyen, Talon’s CEO.
“We are proud to collaborate with Westmoreland Mining, the U.S. Department of Energy and other important members of local, state and national government in creating resilient supply chains that support national security and energy independence,” added Rooyen.
Talon Metals is a base metals company in a joint venture with Rio Tinto on the high-grade Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project located in central Minnesota. The Tamarack Nickel Project comprises a large land position with additional high-grade intercepts outside the current resource area. Talon has an earn-in right to acquire up to 60 percent of the Tamarack Nickel Project, and currently owns 51 percent.
Founded more than 150 years ago, Westmoreland Mining has long been a cornerstone of America’s energy generation sector. With a track record of innovation and service, together with a zero-harm commitment to worker safety, their company has energized and supported our communities and businesses since the start of modern industrialization.
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