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Orvana secures Evelina claims to expand Taguas Project footprint

2026-06-30

Orvana Minerals has significantly expanded its influence in Argentina's prospective San Juan Province, increasing the footprint of its Taguas Project by 123% through the acquisition of the 4,015-hectare Evelina claims. This strategic move, valued at $1.2 million (C$1.7 million) from a Pan American Silver subsidiary, consolidates a continuous land package within a highly prospective metallogenic belt, enhancing geological optionality as Orvana advances its understanding of a deep porphyry system at Taguas. The expansion aligns with ongoing intensive exploration efforts, including recent deep drilling that has intersected encouraging porphyry alteration and mineralization.

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Hancock starts production at $579m McPhee Creek mine

2026-06-30

Hancock Iron Ore has successfully commenced production at its A$840 million ($579 million) McPhee Creek mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region, overcoming regulatory delays to deliver its first ore after nearly 19 months of development. This significant milestone for the Australian mining giant, led by executive chairman Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO, underscores the continued investment and strategic importance of the Pilbara in the global iron ore market, integrating new production with existing infrastructure at the Roy Hill facility.

Rethinking slurry pump sealing: design, integration, and total cost of ownership

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The global mining industry is under increasing pressure to balance operational efficiency and sustainability, driving a critical re-evaluation of fundamental operational components like slurry pump sealing. Published on June 29, 2026, this analysis highlights a significant shift from conventional, flush-water-dependent seals to integrated mechanical seals, which promise substantial reductions in water consumption and maintenance costs. This strategic move, exemplified by KSB's innovative LAPIS slurry seal designed for GIW® slurry pumps, signals a future where engineered integration is key to lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) and enhancing overall operational reliability.

Second gold doré bar poured at Pacgold’s White Dam project

2026-06-29

Pacgold has announced its second gold doré pour, weighing 97oz, from the White Dam Gold Project in South Australia's Olary Province, signaling significant operational ramp-up and cash flow generation. Concurrently, the company is accelerating development plans for the Vertigo prospect, targeting an earlier restart of mining operations by late 2026, supported by extensive drilling and engineering work to expand resources and optimize production pathways. These advancements, coupled with ongoing heap leach pad expansion initiatives, underscore Pacgold's strategic push to enhance output and capitalize on its asset base.

Legacy Minerals begins geophysical surveys at Mt Carrington in NSW

2026-06-29

Legacy Minerals has initiated significant ground geophysical surveys at its Mt Carrington Project in New South Wales, Australia, focusing on the Battery and Mascotte prospects. This dipole-dipole induced polarisation (DDIP) survey, conducted by Fender Geophysics, aims to delineate extensions to high-grade gold, silver, and copper mineralisation identified in previous drilling campaigns. The data gathered is critical for refining geological models and designing subsequent targeted drilling programs, advancing the project towards a new 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and an upcoming scoping study.

Energy Department Analysis Finds Proposed International Building Codes Would Cost Americans $9.2 Billion Annually

2026-06-28

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released an analysis on June 26, 2026, indicating that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would lead to significant increases in housing construction costs, totaling over $9.2 billion annually. This regulatory shift, described by the DOE as "Green New Scam mandates," could add up to $14,000 to the cost of a new single-family home and presents substantial implications for the construction sector and, by extension, the demand for mined materials. The DOE has urged the International Code Council (ICC) to reconsider these provisions, emphasizing affordability and consumer choice.

Mining equipment hiring in APAC: Who’s building, and will the order books catch up?

2026-06-28

New analysis indicates a significant surge in mining equipment hiring across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with active job postings up 30% year-over-year as of June 25, 2026. This pronounced increase serves as a critical early warning system for market shifts, signaling robust demand, evolving operational capacities, and intensifying competition within the sector, prompting industry leaders to reassess investment strategies and supply chain resilience.

Silverco Mining mobilises contractors at Cusi site in Mexico

2026-06-28

Silverco Mining has announced the mobilization of two experienced local contractors, Mafrissa and Rencer, for underground development and production mining activities at its wholly owned Cusi Silver Complex in Chihuahua, Mexico. This critical step marks an important milestone in the mine's restart plan, with first ore from the Promontorio zone expected in late Q3 2026 and initial concentrate production projected for Q4 2026, positioning Silverco to operate two producing silver mines in Mexico by year-end.

Trump Administration Keeps Coal-Fired Power Generation Alive in Colorado

2026-06-27

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep Craig Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, operational through September 26, 2026, citing critical grid reliability concerns. This marks the third such directive, reversing a planned shutdown and highlighting a broader federal effort under the Trump administration to prevent the premature retirement of coal-fired generation across the nation, aimed at ensuring affordable and secure electricity access. The move underscores significant policy shifts impacting the U.S. energy landscape and the domestic thermal coal mining sector.

Titan Mining unit wins EUL notices for two US Army sites

2026-06-27

Titan Mining, through its subsidiary Empire State Mines, has secured pivotal Conditional Selection Notices from the US Army for Enhanced Use Lease opportunities at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas, and Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. This groundbreaking agreement marks the first major public-private partnership for critical mineral processing on American military bases, aiming to establish domestic production of purified micronised graphite (PMG) and coated spherical purified graphite (CSPG) to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign supply chains.

Alliance Nickel starts vat leach test-work at NiWest project

2026-06-27

Alliance Nickel has initiated crucial vat leach test-work on a bulk ore sample from its wholly owned NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Australia. This strategic move aims to evaluate vat leaching as an alternative to the heap leaching process outlined in the 2024 Definitive Feasibility Study, potentially reducing significant capital expenditure, particularly the A$310 million allocated for water infrastructure, and offering notable metallurgical benefits. The results, expected in the third quarter of 2026, could significantly enhance NiWest's economic viability and development pathway.