During the 27th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference in Sudbury, Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced C$6.78 million in funding to protect people in Ontario’s natural resources sectors. In a strategic, province-wide collaboration, the WSIB has partnered with Workplace Safety North (WSN) and the Institute for Work and Health (IWH) to lead a proactiv
Horizon North, a division of Dexterra Group, which provides infrastructure services in Canada for energy and forestry services, reportedly locked out minimum wage camp workers on Tuesday, leaving them Stranded in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Nine workers delegated management at Horizon North’s Kobes Creek Lodge, asking for a fair contract. Before they could finish speaking, manageme
Nogales Mayor Jorge Maldonado; Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, South32 Hermosa president Pat Risner; and Santa Cruz County supervisor Rudy Molera. Supplied image. South32 (ASX: S32) announced it has broken ground on Centro, a remote operations center in Nogales, Arizona, that will support the Hermosa project. The Hermosa project is currently the only advanced US mining project c
BHP CEO Mike Henry (Credit: BHP) BHP Group is preparing to begin looking for a new chief executive officer in the coming months, with key lieutenants already jostling for position to succeed boss Mike Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner. The understanding at BHP is that Henry is now heading toward the end of his tenure, according to company insiders. They emphasized that no deci
Ontario’s mine rescue teams are once again facing off in the 2025 Ontario Mine Rescue District Competition running May 7 to 9. In five different arenas across the province, these specialized volunteers will have a new chance to demonstrate their emergency response capabilities. Headed by industry professionals at Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR), teams of mine rescue volunteers end t
Pictured (L-R) Richard Cohen (MD Port, Rail & Core Services - Iron Ore, Rio Tinto) with the representatives of Pilbara Rail Maintenance at the Rio Tinto Supplier Recognition Gala, Chris Prior (Managing Director), Chelsea Herman (General Counsel) and Damien Casson (Business Manager) Pilbara Rail Maintenance (PRM) has been awarded the Operational Excellence Award at the 2025 Rio Tinto Sup
Image: Carbon Removal Alliance The carbon removal industry could positively impact both the climate and the mining jobs market, according to a recent report released by US-based non-profit the Carbon Removal Alliance. The analysis, conducted independently by Rhodium Group, assesses the carbon removal sector’s economic opportunities. The report shows that a carbon removal indust
Northisle Copper and Gold (TSX-V: NCX) announced Monday it has appointed Alexander Davidson to its board of directors effective April 6.. Davidson stands as a globally acclaimed mining leader who brings more than four decades of mineral exploration and corporate development expertise to the company, it said. During his time at Barrick Gold as executive vice president of exploratio
Workplace Safety North (WSN) has announced the lineup of speakers for the 27th annual Mining Health and Safety Conference, set to take place from April 30 to May 1 at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario. The conference, themed “The Foundation of Mining Safety,” focuses on the essentials of health and safety, while emphasizing the importance of legal requirements, risk management, and workplace
Adelaide- headquartered MaxMine, a technology and services provider for open-pit mine sites, has appointed Shaun Mitchell as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and Rohit Selvaratnam as chief financial officer (CFO). Mitchell, who joined MaxMine as chief operating officer last year, will lead the company’s growth as it expands its operations and further develops its products to harness the
Komatsu America Corp. has announced that Rod Schrader will step down from his Chairman and CEO roles on March 31, and will fully retire effective June 30, 2025. Rod Bull will become CEO of Komatsu North America Corp. effective April 1. Bull currently serves as Executive Vice President of Komatsu’s North America region. He brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the heavy equipment manu
Strange Lake rare earth project. Credit: Torngat Metals Torngat Metals, a Quebec-based rare earth development company, announced Wednesday the appointment of Yves Leduc as chief executive officer (CEO) and Olga Kovalik as chief operating officer (COO). Torngat is advancing its longstanding Strange Lake rare earths project in the the province's northeast toward both a feasibility st
The Hermosa project in Arizona. Reference ( Image courtesy of South32. ) With the US on a mission to increase critical minerals production and decrease its reliance on foreign imports, an executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday taps the Defense Production Act as part of an effort to provide financing, loans and other investment support to domestically process critical mine
Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera. Image: Northisle Northisle Copper and Gold (TSX-V: NCX) announced Wednesday the appointment of Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera, P.Geo as Vice President, Exploration. Robin Tolbert, P.Geo, has moved to a newly created position as Chief Geoscientist and will work with Dr. Mejia and the exploration team on the ongoing exploration activities at the North Island project, t
A quantum physicist, a Young Australian of the Year and an industry legend will be among speakers at the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX25) to be held in Brisbane from May 20 – 22. An evolution of the longstanding Austmine Conference, GRX25 is a strategic collaboration between leading peak bodies in the resources sector, Austmine and AusIMM. The partnership is dedica
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