Mining News and Events

U.S. DOE Announces Funding to Restore America’s Coal Plants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced new funding to restore and repurpose coal-fired power plants across the country.

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Major Step Forward for North American Lithium Production

Lithium Americas has selected ABB to electrify the Thacker Pass project — North America’s largest known measured lithium resource.

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Global Mining Industry Surges to $2 Trillion Valuation

The global mining industry has reached a new milestone. According to Mining.com, the world’s 50 largest mining companies have achieved a combined valuation approaching $2 trillion, gaining more than $450 billion in just one quarter.

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U.S. & Japan Strengthen Critical Minerals Alliance

The White House has announced a new United States–Japan Framework for Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, a significant step toward strengthening the global supply chain for essential materials that power our modern world — from renewable energy to defense technologies.

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Mining Equipment Components Built to Last

At Metalcraft Mining Equipment, we specialize in designing and fabricating custom-built components that keep your machines running stronger, longer, and safer — no matter how demanding the job site.

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Mining Innovations Defining 2025: The Smart, Sustainable Mine of the Future

The mining industry isn’t just digging deeper — it’s getting smarter, cleaner, and safer.

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Big news for the mining and defense sectors

The United States Antimony Corporation has been awarded a $245 million, sole-source, five-year contract by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. This agreement secures the purchase of antimony ingots to replenish the U.S. National Defense Stockpile.

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Improving Mining Opportunities: A New Era for the Industry

The mining industry is entering a period of growth and transformation. Driven by global demand for resources, advancements in technology, and a renewed focus on domestic production, the opportunities for mining companies have never been stronger.

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