ReElement Technologies Achieves Tungsten Separation and Purification Capability
ReElement Technologies, backed by American Resources Corp., demonstrated a chromatography‑based process that purified tungsten from a 28% concentrate to 99.9% purity, marking one of the few domestic capabilities in the United States. The achievement showcases the company’s modular, multi‑feedstock platform, which can also handle other critical minerals. While tungsten is not yet part of ReElement’s Phase 1 buildout, the test creates a clear path for future capacity expansion as market demand solidifies. The breakthrough addresses a strategic gap in U.S. defense and industrial supply chains.
Seik Becomes Part of the HTI Group
High Technology Industries (HTI) Group has purchased a majority stake in Seik srl, an Italian specialist in motorized carriages for aerial ropeways. The acquisition integrates Seik’s Skydumper, a 40‑metric‑ton payload unit, into HTI’s existing material‑transport solutions such as the Flyingbelt...
Sandvik – Patrick Murphy
Swedish equipment maker Sandvik announced that Patrick Murphy will take over as president of its Mining business area and join the Group Executive Management team on July 1. Murphy, who currently leads the Rotary Drilling division, has been with Sandvik since...
Nuvau Minerals – Christina McCarthy & Peter Van Alphen
Canadian miner Nuvau Minerals announced a senior leadership overhaul, appointing Christina McCarthy as chief executive officer and Peter van Alphen as president and chief operating officer. Long‑time CFO Steve Filipovic will retain his finance role. The new team will focus...
Highland Copper – Peter Hemstead
Highland Copper Co. Inc announced a series of senior appointments aimed at strengthening its upcoming Copperwood project. Trace Arlaud was named project director, bringing extensive mining development experience. Peter Hemstead will serve as interim chief financial officer while current CFO...
Appian Capital Advisory- Paulo Castellari
Appian Capital Advisory Ltd. has appointed Paulo Castellari as CEO of its Critical Minerals division. Castellari arrives from Eramet, where he served as CEO, bringing more than three decades of experience in mining and metals. He previously led Appian Capital...
Nortec Minerals Completes Barker Bay Gold Project Acquisition
Nortec Minerals Corp. has finalized the purchase of a 100% interest in the Barker Bay gold project in Ontario’s Kenora Mining District, expanding the claim footprint to roughly 4,670 hectares after staking an additional 2,670 hectares. The property hosts over...
Western Star Consolidates Jarbidge-Charleston Tungsten Complex
Western Star Resources Inc. acquired the White Star tungsten‑molybdenum skarn project for $70,000, 3 million common shares and a 1% NSR royalty. The deal consolidates land across the historic Jarbidge and Charleston mining districts, giving the company control of more than...
SSR Mining Sells Its Stake in Hod Maden
SSR Mining Inc. announced it will sell its 20% ownership stake and operatorship in the Hod Maden copper‑gold project to Lidya Mines, receiving an uncapped 4% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on the entire venture. Royal Gold, a co‑partner, will...
Chilean Tribunal Rejects Collahuasi Development Plan
Chile's Second Environmental Tribunal annulled the 2021 environmental authorization for Collahuasi's C20+ infrastructure and production capacity upgrade, which includes a near‑complete desalination plant. The ruling focuses on two issues: the assessment of impacts on a local community and the marine...
Agnico Eagle Approves Hope Bay Investment
Agnico Eagle Mines approved a major investment in its Hope Bay project after completing a preliminary economic assessment. The plan calls for an underground mine feeding a 6,000 mt/d processing plant that could produce 400,000‑435,000 ounces of gold annually, with an...
Exploration Decline Contract Awarded for Sunday Creek
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. announced that PYBAR Mining Services Ltd. secured the underground exploration decline contract for its Sunday Creek gold‑antimony project in Victoria. The decline, approved by Resources Victoria in November 2025, will enable underground drilling platforms 115 m...
Mineros S.A. Granted Environmental Certification for Porvenir Project
Mineros S.A., via its Hemco Mineros Nicaragua subsidiary, received an environmental certification from Nicaragua's Attorney General for the Porvenir underground polymetallic project’s processing plant and tailings storage facility. The approval confirms that the plant’s engineered controls meet international GISTM standards...
Codelco Andina Purchases 18 Cat 798AC Trucks
Codelco Andina has completed the acquisition of 18 Caterpillar 798AC haul trucks, bringing its high‑tonnage fleet to 57 units at the Platform 3700 open‑pit mine. Each CAT 798AC can carry 400 metric tons, adding roughly 80 mt of payload per cycle over the...
Trump Signs Resolution to Reverse Minnesota Mining Ban
President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 on April 27, invoking the Congressional Review Act to overturn the Biden administration's 20‑year mining ban on roughly 225,000 acres of Minnesota's Superior National Forest. The resolution, approved by the House in January...