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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
Uranium Energy Commences Production at Burke Hollow ISR Uranium Mine, Texas
May 8, 2026
Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) has received approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and commenced production at its Burke Hollow Project, the world’s newest in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium mine and the first new U.S. ISR operation in more
Iconic Minerals and McEwen Mining Execute JV to Advance New Pass Gold Property, Nevada
May 8, 2026
Iconic Minerals has entered into a formal joint venture agreement with McEwen Mining to advance the New Pass Gold Property in Churchill County, Nevada. The agreement formalizes a 50/50 joint venture on the 2,140-hectare property located along a prospective Carlin-type
Pioneer Lithium Secures Approval to Reopen Springfield Mine Road at Its North Pine Mine, Idaho
May 8, 2026
Pioneer Minerals Limited has received approval from the United States Forest Service (USFS) to undertake activities required to reopen the historic Springfield Mine access road at the North Pine Project in Idaho. The approval, granted under a formal road use
