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Imperial Metals Receives Approval to Transition Red Chris Mine to Block Cave Mine, Canada
August 14, 2026
Imperial Metals said the Province of British Columbia has granted key authorizations approving the transition of Red Chris from open pit operations to a block cave mine. The authorization of an amended environmental assessment certificate, following a consent-based framework with
First Mining Gold Receives Federal EA Approval for Springpole Gold Project, Canada
August 14, 2026
First Mining Gold said its Springpole Gold Project has received its federal environmental assessment (EA) approval. The Springpole Project is one of Canada’s largest undeveloped gold resources and located approximately 110 kilometers northeast of Red Lake, Ontario. “This is a
American Tungsten Advances Metallurgical and Infrastructure Studies at IMA Mine, Idaho
August 14, 2026
American Tungsten Corp. has made several milestones toward advancing the Ima Mine, the company’s past-producing tungsten mine located in Idaho. American Tungsten launched a comprehensive metallurgical testing program led by Bomenco Minerals Engineering and SGS Laboratories and the commencement of
Empower EIT Brings Integrated Lithium Platform Online Producing Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate
August 14, 2026
Empower EIT has completed the commissioning of its 17,000-square-foot Dallas Operations & Innovation Center as the company targets first commercial sales in 2027. Leveraging its proprietary direct lithium extraction (DLE) and conversion technology, the company processed extracted lithium chloride and
Harena Rare Earths Secures $484 Million to Advance Its Ampasindava Rare Earth Project, Madagascar
August 14, 2026
Harena Rare Earths has signed a project development funding agreement (PDFA) with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to advance its Ampasindava Ionic Clay Project in Madagascar. DFC has committed up to $4.84 million towards the agreed project
Fenner Conveyors Launches Its New Line of Recycled‑content Conveyor Belts, INFINITY SERIES
August 14, 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,
Ambler Metals Appoints Ron Rimelman as President
August 14, 2026
Ambler Metals said Ron Rimelman will assume the position of president of Ambler Metals. In this role, Ron will lead the completion of the permitting process and advancing plans for development of the Arctic Project, and pursuing of additional exploration
Frontieras North America Selects Yokogawa as Main Automation Contractor for Mason County Facility
August 13, 2026
Frontieras North America, a subsidiary of global industrial automation leader Yokogawa Electric Corporation, has selected Yokogawa as the main automation contractor (MAC) for Frontieras’ first commercial-scale FASform™ Solid Carbon Fractionation facility in Mason County, West Virginia. The designation formalizes an
Talon Metals Tamarack Mining Proposal Draws Strong Support, Environmental Concerns at Public Hearing
August 13, 2026
On Wednesday night, supporters and opponents of the Tamarack Mining Project packed a meeting in Blaine, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources discussed the state’s environmental review of the proposal and opened the floor for public comments. The operation
Permitting Council Signs MOU with State of Iowa to Streamline Permitting
August 13, 2026
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) entered into the latest state-wide MOU to coordinate and streamline federal and state permitting. Executive Director Emily Domenech signed a formal MOU with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, committing the state to opt
