NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines Names Paul Hébert as CEO
The NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines appointed Paul Hébert as chief executive, effective May 11, 2026. Hébert arrives with more than two decades of association‑management experience, most recently serving as vice‑president of communications at the Mining Association of Canada. His hiring coincides with a surge of global interest in the North’s critical mineral deposits that power batteries, wind turbines and electric vehicles. The Chamber expects his leadership to accelerate responsible mining and strengthen advocacy for its members.
Okuma Launches High-Pressure Coolant System for CNC Machines
Okuma America has introduced the Okuma High‑pressure Coolant System (OHP), a new solution designed to deliver variable‑flow, high‑pressure coolant to CNC machine tools. The system provides up to 8 gallons per minute at 1,000 psi, featuring a 50‑gallon reservoir, dual 5‑micron...
Gorbel Showcases Advanced Trailer Unloading System at MODEX 2026
Gorbel celebrated 15 years in warehousing by unveiling Destuff‑it 2.0, a portable ergonomic conveyor, at MODEX 2026. The upgraded system adds joystick‑driven controls, a modern HMI, and a redesigned three‑belt mechanism that can handle 165 lb loads and achieve over 1,200 cases per...
TNM Podcast: Cartels’ Growing Impact on South American Mining, Ft MINING.COM’s Cecilia Jamasmie
In the latest episode of The Northern Miner podcast, MINING.com editor‑in‑chief Cecilia Jamasmie discusses how a wave of cartel‑driven crime is reshaping politics across Bolivia, Chile and Colombia and what that means for the mining sector. She notes that rising...
Searchlight Receives Two-Year Exploration Permit for Robinson Creek Gold Project
Searchlight Resources secured a two‑year drill and surface exploration permit from Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment for its Robinson Creek gold project, located 16 km west of Creighton and Flin Flon. The summer 2026 program will begin with prospecting and geological mapping, followed...
PDAC Video: FPX Starts Baptiste Review, Eyes 2028 Study
FPX Nickel has launched the environmental assessment for its Baptiste project in central British Columbia while evaluating market routes for an awaruite product that can serve stainless‑steel mills and electric‑vehicle batteries. The company plans to issue a detailed project description...
Sponsored Article: Revival Gold Preps for 2027 Mercur Decision After Strong Assays
Revival Gold reported high‑grade assay results from its historic Mercur gold mine in Utah, including 9.8 g/t Au over 5.7 m in drill hole RMC25‑028. The company has finished 13,000 m of drilling and aims to release a prefeasibility study in early 2027,...
IMDEX Completes Full Acquisition of Drilling Analytics Leader Krux
IMDEX has completed the acquisition of the remaining 60% of Krux Analytics, bringing its ownership to 100% and paying roughly $23 million (about $16 million USD). The deal, funded through existing debt facilities, follows a 2023 investment of $6.5 million for a 40%...
Sudbury to Host Underground Mining Technology Showcase in May
NORCAT’s third biennial Mining Transformed showcase will convene in Sudbury this May, offering the world’s only underground mining technology exhibition. Over three days, developers can demonstrate autonomous, electrified and digital solutions inside the NORCAT Underground Centre, letting buyers evaluate performance...
Coal Mine Giant EVR Contributes $6.1B to Canadian Economy
Elk Valley Resources (EVR), Canada’s largest steel‑making coal producer, reported that its operations generate roughly $4.5 billion USD in national GDP, accounting for about 12% of the country’s mining sector. In British Columbia, EVR contributes approximately $3.9 billion USD to the provincial...
ION Minerals Secures Major Lithium Holdings Across North America
ION Minerals announced that it now controls more than 280,000 mineral acres across Texas and Saskatchewan, solidifying its status as a scaled, diversified lithium developer in North America. The portfolio includes roughly 50,000 acres in East Texas’s Smackover Formation, about...
Sponsored Video at PDAC: Prince Silver Targets 100Moz at Nevada Past-Producer
Prince Silver Corp. announced at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference that it aims to define a 100‑million‑ounce silver resource at its Nevada past‑producer property. CEO Derek Iwanaka emphasized the project's existing infrastructure and near‑term drilling plans...
Report Suggests Alberta Could Sit on $1 Trillion Lithium Goldmine
Alberta sits atop an estimated 82.5 million tonnes of lithium‑carbonate‑equivalent, a resource valued at over US$1 trillion and enough to supply batteries for more than 10 billion electric vehicles. The province is developing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology that repurposes oil‑and‑gas drilling expertise...
Dormer Pramet Unveils High-Performance Turning and Milling Range
Dormer Pramet has launched a new high‑performance turning and milling portfolio aimed at steel, stainless steel and cast‑iron machining. The lineup includes the T9425 and T5405 turning grades, the ML chipbreaker, the G8415 multi‑layer coated grade, and the S9xx end‑mill...
Indigenous Engineer Takes Helm of Revived Mining Association
Kaella‑Marie Earle, an Indigenous engineer from Wiikwemkoong, has been appointed president of the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA) as the group emerges from a four‑year dormancy. The revival was announced at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in...
