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In the foothills of southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, atop so-called critical minerals such as zinc,…
Two rare species found only near Beatty could be caught in the middle of a…
The road to opening a copper-nickel mine in Minnesota is long and uncertain, but it’s a path…
The company behind a $2 billion mining project for table salt and the mineral potash…
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The latest Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, launched by Resources Minister Madeleine King at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, includes 58 upstream mining projects and 36 midstream processing and refining projects across 72 companies. The government also…
Global diesel price volatility and refining bottlenecks are increasing production costs across mining operations in Mexico, testing margins as energy inputs outpace commodity price gains. This cost environment influences capital allocation and operational planning for major producers, accelerating operational adjustments…
Surging global demand for battery storage and EVs requires the commissioning of 134 new lithium mines and over US$100 billion in investment by 2050, reports Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This growing demand widens the divide between market requirements and Mexico’s nationalized…
Mineral wealth, research expertise, and industry support helped Alaska university secure an up to $160M NSF innovation award. While the University of Alaska Fairbanks may not have had the financial resources of larger universities competing for up to $160 million…
On Oct. 5, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced plans for up to $150 million to strengthen Alaska’s electrical transmission system. That was followed by an Oct. 19 announcement by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy that the administration will invest up…
The School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources in the University of Arizona College of Engineering has received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to boost education aimed at filling the skills and workforce gaps in the mining…
The Punta Gorda City Council is set to adopt a resolution opposing phosphate mining within the city limits, citing concerns about its potential impact on water resources, the environment, nearby properties, and public infrastructure. City leaders said mining could disturb…
Mexico’s mining sector is poised for a significant capital expenditure rebound, with total industry investment projected to reach US$6.4 billion. According to data reported by the Mexican Mining Chamber (CAMIMEX), this figure represents a 30.8% increase compared to the US$4.896…