# product launch (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover product launch. Page: Feed: --- ## [Caterpillar opens design center in South Dakota](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/22/caterpillar-opens-design-center-in-south-dakota/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caterpillar-opens-design-center-in-south-dakota) _2026-08-22 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Caterpillar engineers can design, test and refine machines without physically building them, thanks to the company’s new Black Hills Engineering Design Center in Rapid City, S.D. The facility offers a firsthand look at how virtual reality and advanced visualization are transforming equipment development and training. The 17,000-sq.-ft. center serves as a hub, supporting Caterpillar teams worldwide… ## [Walmart Says Volume Sales, Market Share Behind Q2 Grocery Growth](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/walmart-says-volume-sales-market-share-behind-q2-grocery-growth) _2026-08-21 · Brad Avery · Nosh.com_ Walmart reported that “strong” unit volume growth helped drive mid-single digit improvement for its grocery business in the retailer’s Q2 FY 2027 earnings report this week. ## [Bunker Hill, Silver47 to form U.S. mining champion](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/21/bunker-hill-silver47-to-form-u-s-mining-champion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bunker-hill-silver47-to-form-u-s-mining-champion) _2026-08-21 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Bunker Hill Mining has agreed to acquire Silver47 Exploration in an all-stock deal valued at $163 million, forming a “Made in America” U.S. silver and critical minerals champion. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined company will seek to change its name to “Bunker Hill Silver Corp.” and remain listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The deal will combine the… The post Bunker Hill,… ## [Private Label Is Having a Moment. Gopuff Wants a Bigger Piece of It.](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/private-label-is-having-a-moment-gopuff-wants-a-bigger-piece-of-it) _2026-08-21 · Shauna Golden · Nosh.com_ Gopuff is leaning further into private label, expanding its Crave Shoppe and Basically brands with a wave of new snacks, baked goods and beverages while introducing seasonal products for the first time. ## [MEC releases 2026 Mineral Baby](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/21/mec-releases-2026-mineral-baby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mec-releases-2026-mineral-baby) _2026-08-21 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Compiled by the Minerals Education Coalition (MEC), the 2026 Mineral Baby details the estimated amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born this year will use in their lifetime. Compared to last year, increases were seen among critical minerals such as coal, copper, lithium, zinc and silver. Overall, the total amount of resources that every American born in… The post MEC releases… ## [Newtopia Now: Traditional Cuisine And Clean Fats](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/newtopia-now-traditional-cuisine-and-clean-fats) _2026-08-21 · Lukas Southard · Nosh.com_ At Newtopia Now 2026, food brands leaned deeper into seed-oil-free, clean fats and authentic flavors from South Asia and the Middle East. ## [Komatsu celebrates 40 years in Chattanooga](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/21/komatsu-celebrates-40-years-in-chattanooga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=komatsu-celebrates-40-years-in-chattanooga) _2026-08-21 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ On July 10, Komatsu marked the 40th anniversary of its Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation (CMO). At the celebration, the OEM showcased a lineup of 11 machines manufactured at the facility, highlighting its longstanding contributions to Komatsu’s manufacturing footprint in the United States. Attendees also witnessed the unveiling of the facility’s 60,000th excavator, a specially customized… ## [Minnesota exec order blocks mining in Boundary Waters](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/21/minnesota-exec-order-blocks-mining-in-boundary-waters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minnesota-exec-order-blocks-mining-in-boundary-waters) _2026-08-21 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order banning nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to halt all permitting and environmental review work on nonferrous mining projects in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed. It also directs the DNR to… ## [New Products: Duncan Hines Teams Up with the Peanuts Gang, Cheetos Turns Up the Heat](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/new-products-duncan-hines-teams-up-with-the-peanuts-gang-cheetos-turns-up-the-heat) _2026-08-21 · Nosh Staff · Nosh.com_ In this week’s notable new products roundup, Duncan Hines partners with Peanuts on a limited-edition collection of baking mixes, Cheetos gears up for Halloween with Sweet Phantom Heat puffs and Sourmilk unveils its first flavored Greek yogurt product. ## [Maximize Throughput with the Right Screen Media](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/21/maximize-throughput-with-the-right-screen-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maximize-throughput-with-the-right-screen-media) _2026-08-21 · Francesca Mills · North American Mining Magazine_ Technological advances have made choosing the right screen media a challenge that mine management teams don’t have to face alone. By Serge Raymond The type of screen media used on the screen deck directly impacts material throughput, equipment wear life and whether operations meet spec. Most screen media operations still rely on woven wire for their traditional screening needs. But,… The post… ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2O2qPg8J2kww) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Dark Matter’s latest POS release brings real-time document validation to the point of sale](https://www.send2press.com/wire/dark-matters-latest-pos-release-brings-real-time-document-validation-to-the-point-of-sale/) _2026-08-21 · Dark Matter Technologies · Send2Press Newswire_ JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its latest point-of-sale (POS) release, bringing document validation powered by Aiva Intelligence to the earliest stage of the lending process. By validating borrower documents at upload instead of later in the review process, lenders can… ## [New alliance to develop manganese supply chain](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/21/new-alliance-to-develop-manganese-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-alliance-to-develop-manganese-supply-chain) _2026-08-21 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Canadian Manganese, GreenMet, AmForge and Flash Metals USA have agreed to establish the North American Critical Manganese Alliance (NACMA), a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the first fully integrated North American manganese supply chain. The alliance represents a coordinated effort to develop an integrated industrial platform extending from the extraction of manganese ore in Canada… ## [Waste no more](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/20/waste-no-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waste-no-more) _2026-08-20 · Josephine Patterson · North American Mining Magazine_ Sasquatch Resources’ Mount Sicker project is a proof of concept for linking legacy mine site remediation directly to mineral recovery. By Josephine Patterson Between 1895 and 1945, Mount Sicker was a copper-gold mining district near Duncan on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Historical mine operations at the site included Lenora, Richard III, Tyee, Victoria and Twin J. Since these…… ## [Supply Chains Start at the Seed: Why Crop Selection Could Be the Next Brand Moat](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/supply-chains-start-at-the-seed-why-crop-selection-could-be-the-next-brand-moat) _2026-08-20 · Adrianne DeLuca · Nosh.com_ Supply chain risks are increasingly going to the seed level. While co-manufacturers, freight movers and retailers all play a part in getting a product to shelf, the core crops that make your product unique could just make or break the business. ## [Keeping it connected](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/20/keeping-it-connected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keeping-it-connected) _2026-08-20 · Josephine Patterson · North American Mining Magazine_ NAM talks to technical experts about how underground operations can keep communications clear in an ever-evolving environment. by Josephine Patterson Underground mining communication systems often fail not because the technology is flawed, but because the operations change faster than the networks are designed to adapt. As pits, headings and work zones shift, coverage and capacity can degrade,… ## [Designed for yesterday’s weather](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/20/designed-for-yesterdays-weather/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=designed-for-yesterdays-weather) _2026-08-20 · Jonathan Rowland · North American Mining Magazine_ As climate variability intensifies, the hidden costs of poor pit dewatering are shifting from operational nuisances to strategic risks. Legacy pit dewatering systems are struggling to keep pace. by Jonathan Rowland Additional pumping power and maintenance — the direct costs of poor pit dewatering — can run from hundreds of thousands to a few million dollars per year, but they… The post Designed… ## [Nortera Foods’ Green Giant Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock in Canada](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/nortera-foods-green-giant-deal-hits-regulatory-roadblock-in-canada) _2026-08-20 · Shauna Golden · Nosh.com_ Nearly 10 months after B&G Foods agreed to sell its Green Giant and Le Sieur businesses in Canada to Nortera Foods, the transaction is facing a potentially deal-breaking regulatory challenge. ## [Dive Into Innovation With BevNET CPG Media’s Interactive Launch Explorer](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2026/dive-into-innovation-with-bevnet-cpg-medias-interactive-launch-explorer) _2026-08-20 · Nosh Staff · Nosh.com_ We've compiled more than 1,000 new product, flavor, function, and retailer-specific exclusive launches from this year in a centralized, interactive and detail-rich hub. ## [Now Under Ferrero, Purely Elizabeth Moves Beyond Breakfast With Granola Bites](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/now-under-ferrero-purely-elizabeth-moves-beyond-breakfast-with-granola-bites) _2026-08-20 · Shauna Golden · Nosh.com_ Purely Elizabeth is taking granola “beyond the bowl” with its first true entry into snacking, Granola Bites. It’s a move founder and CEO Elizabeth Stein sees as the beginning of a broader expansion for the fast-growing brand as it prepares to join Ferrero Group. Available in four flavors – Dark Chocolate Chunk, Salted Honey Pecan,... Read more » ## [Carolinas lithium abundance could offset imports for centuries](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/20/carolinas-lithium-abundance-could-offset-imports-for-centuries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carolinas-lithium-abundance-could-offset-imports-for-centuries) _2026-08-20 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ The southern Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 1.43 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium oxide, enough to replace 201 years of U.S. imports at last year’s level, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS scientific paper published in Natural Resources Research shows that lithium is concentrated in…… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5T9bpNlgEQPC) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [30 CDF Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers and ‘Ones to Watch’ Lists](https://www.send2press.com/wire/30-cdf-attorneys-named-to-2027-best-lawyers-and-ones-to-watch-lists/) _2026-08-20 · CDF Labor Law LLP · Send2Press Newswire_ IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) is pleased to announce that 30 of its attorneys, more than half of the firm's attorneys, have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, reflecting the depth of talent across the firm and its continued strength in representing California employers in… ## [Osisko completes name change](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/20/osisko-completes-name-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osisko-completes-name-change) _2026-08-20 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ North American gold development company Osisko Development Corp. is now Osisko Gold Group Inc., following shareholder approval at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on June 23 and receipt of other applicable regulatory approvals. Management said the new name better reflects the company’s evolution toward a primary gold and precious-metals-focused asset base in North America,… ## [Ioneer, Korean partners ink deals to advance Ryholite Ridge](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/20/ioneer-korean-partners-ink-deals-to-advance-ryholite-ridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ioneer-korean-partners-ink-deals-to-advance-ryholite-ridge) _2026-08-20 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Ioneer has signed non-binding memorandums of understanding with the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corp. (KIND), a specialized public investment institution of the Korean government, and Hyundai Engineering to advance the development of the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada. Since 2016, Ioneer has invested more than $220 million in Rhyolite Ridge and completed… ## [Critical minerals funding windfall](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/19/critical-minerals-funding-windfall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=critical-minerals-funding-windfall) _2026-08-19 · Francesca Mills · North American Mining Magazine_ It seems almost every week there is a new announcement from the Trump administration about a major funding investment to strengthen the domestic critical minerals and materials supply chain. Just in June, the U.S. government committed nearly $2.9 million to the cause and announced that the U.S. Army will lease underutilized land for mineral processing facilities. On June 3, the… The post Critical… ## [Target’s F&B Sales Climb as Major Grocery Reset Accelerates Snack Growth](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/targets-fb-sales-climb-as-major-grocery-reset-accelerates-snack-growth) _2026-08-19 · Shauna Golden · Nosh.com_ Target’s push to become a food “destination” is gaining traction, with the mass retailer posting high-single-digit growth in food and beverage in the second quarter. ## [Grocery Inflation Has Stabilized, but Consumers Remains Budget Conscious](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/grocery-inflation-has-stabilized-but-consumers-remains-budget-conscious) _2026-08-19 · Brad Avery · Nosh.com_ A new report from the Acosta Group found that despite grocery affordability improving, consumers are still prioritizing value brands and promos at higher rates than they did prior to the rapid inflationary period several years ago. ## [American Rare Earths, Novex to advance oxide-to-metal production](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/19/american-rare-earths-novex-to-advance-oxide-to-metal-production/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-rare-earths-novex-to-advance-oxide-to-metal-production) _2026-08-19 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ American Rare Earths signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Novex, a United States rare earth metallurgy and metallization company. The MoU covers converting separated rare earth oxides from the Halleck Creek project in Wyoming into the metals required to make permanent magnets. “This MoU is a critical step in advancing our stated intention of building the only fully U.S. domestic… The post… ## [Feeling ‘Cozy’: RJ Naturals Rebrands To Scale Grass-Fed ButterBar](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/feeling-cozy-rj-naturals-rebrands-to-scale-grass-fed-butterbar) _2026-08-19 · Lukas Southard · Nosh.com_ Newly rebranded COZY Foods is raising pre-seed funding this summer to support a shift into co-manufacturing and a broader retail push. ## [Marketing: David and Fields Good’s Ice Cream Collab; Mondelēz Sponsors the Chiefs](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/marketing-david-and-fields-goods-ice-cream-collab-mondelez-sponsors-the-chiefs) _2026-08-18 · Brad Avery · Nosh.com_ David Protein is keeping cool this summer with a one-day-only, co-branded protein ice cream cookie offering made in collaboration with Fields Good. The functional desserts, which contain around 20 grams of protein per serving, will only be available for a single day on August 22 at David’s New York City pop-up scoop shop, located in the West Village in Manhattan. ## [Nut-Free Crustless PB&J Brand Fave’Wich Acquired By JSB Industries](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/nut-free-crustless-pbj-brand-favewich-acquired-by-jsb-industries) _2026-08-18 · Lukas Southard · Nosh.com_ Crustless sandwich brand Fave’Wich has been acquired by bakery business JSB Industries for an undisclosed amount. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lCizMy9BPN9v) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Rebel Creamery Files for Ch.11 Bankruptcy Following Legal Defeat to Van Leeuwen](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/rebel-creamery-files-for-ch-11-bankruptcy-following-legal-defeat-to-van-leeuwen) _2026-08-18 · Brad Avery · Nosh.com_ Still reeling from its $23.8 million legal defeat to Van Leeuwen last month, Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In documents filed in Utah last week, Rebel Creamery declared $23.85 million in debt, naming Van Leeuwen as its largest creditor, while owning total assets of only $13.8 million with about $5.2 million in cash. ## [Luvme Hair Explains How to Choose Clip-In Extension Weight, Weft Count, and Pack Quantity](https://www.send2press.com/wire/luvme-hair-explains-how-to-choose-clip-in-extension-weight-weft-count-and-pack-quantity/) _2026-08-18 · Luvme Hair · Send2Press Newswire_ NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, clip-in extensions, crochet hair, and protective styling solutions, today announced the release of a new expert guide explaining how shoppers can choose clip-in extension weight, weft count, and pack quantity. The guide addresses three specifications that are often treated as interchangeable… ## [Koozee Launches an All-in-One AI Visual Production Platform for Apparel E-Commerce](https://www.send2press.com/wire/koozee-launches-an-all-in-one-ai-visual-production-platform-for-apparel-e-commerce/) _2026-08-18 · STARII TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD · Send2Press Newswire_ SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- STARII TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD today announced the launch of Koozee, an AI visual production platform for apparel e-commerce. It helps apparel businesses create AI-generated model images, product visuals and apparel videos. Koozee generates main product images, flat lays, detail shots, ghost mannequin images and listing-page assets. ## [Save LBI Notifies U.S. Department of Commerce of Intent to Sue for Failure to Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale](https://www.send2press.com/wire/save-lbi-notifies-u-s-department-of-commerce-of-intent-to-sue-for-failure-to-protect-critically-endangered-north-atlantic-right-whale/) _2026-08-18 · Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) · Send2Press Newswire_ LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grassroots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, filed a Notice of Intent on August 9 to sue the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) for failure to protect the primary historical migration corridor of the critically endangered North Atlantic… ## [The Ultimate Human-AI Collaboration: Using AI Data Models to Map Unresolved Roadblocks in the Female Anatomy of Pleasure](https://www.send2press.com/wire/the-ultimate-human-ai-collaboration-using-ai-data-models-to-map-unresolved-roadblocks-in-the-female-anatomy-of-pleasure/) _2026-08-18 · AzurevaAI Research Collective · Send2Press Newswire_ SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While the daily news cycle is dominated by fears of artificial intelligence replacing human jobs, hacking our passwords, gobbling the world's energy to feed polluting data centers, and disrupting global infrastructures, a groundbreaking independent research project is demonstrating that AI can also be a powerful force for good. The… ## [July 2026 Retreats to May Levels with 51 New Food and Beverage Planned Projects](https://www.send2press.com/wire/july-2026-retreats-to-may-levels-with-51-new-food-and-beverage-planned-projects/) _2026-08-18 · Industrial SalesLeads Inc · Send2Press Newswire_ JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the July 2026 results for its planned capital project spending report covering the Food and Beverage industry, with research confirming 51 new projects tracked during the month. This figure marks a pullback from recent highs, bringing activity back in line with levels last seen in May. The Firm tracks… ## [ACES Q1 2026 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report shows critical defect rate reverses course as compliance defects reach record share](https://www.send2press.com/wire/aces-q1-2026-mortgage-qc-industry-trends-report-shows-critical-defect-rate-reverses-course-as-compliance-defects-reach-record-share/) _2026-08-18 · ACES Quality Management · Send2Press Newswire_ DENVER, Colo., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q1 of 2026. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management &… ## [Canadian Operations Strategist Aaron Streeton Releases ‘The Nine Essential Questions for Organizational Transformation,’ A Field-Tested Guide to Designing Organizations That Work](https://www.send2press.com/wire/canadian-operations-strategist-aaron-streeton-releases-the-nine-essential-questions-for-organizational-transformation-a-field-tested-guide-to-designing-organizations-that-work/) _2026-08-18 · Tellwell Publishing · Send2Press Newswire_ CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian operations strategist and transformation leader Aaron Streeton announces the launch of his new book, "The Nine Essential Questions for Organizational Transformation: A Field-Tested Guide to Designing & Deploying a Targeted Operating Model" (ISBN: 978-1834387666; released August 4, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing). Drawing on more than… ## [Pop. Sip. Repeat. Bubl Cocktail Shots Introduces the Future of Molecular Mixology Nationwide](https://www.send2press.com/wire/pop-sip-repeat-bubl-cocktail-shots-introduces-the-future-of-molecular-mixology-nationwide/) _2026-08-18 · Parker Development Inc. · Send2Press Newswire_ FRANKLIN, N.J., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine a shot you can hold in your hand, drop into a martini or pop straight into your mouth, no glass required. That's Bubl™ Cocktail Shots, its flagship product. These vodka-based, liquid-filled spheres are wrapped in an ultra-thin, entirely edible shell. Following a successful launch in New Jersey, it's now expanding into retail and… ## [Class Valuation expands valuation capabilities with acquisition of Allstate Appraisal](https://www.send2press.com/wire/class-valuation-expands-valuation-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-allstate-appraisal/) _2026-08-18 · Class Valuation · Send2Press Newswire_ TROY, Mich., Aug. 18, 2026 (SEND2RPESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that it has acquired Allstate Appraisal, one of the nation's longest continuously operating valuation firms. Founded in 1959 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Allstate Appraisal brings more than six decades of experience delivering credible, compliant and… ## [Bunker Hill advances restart with first stope blast](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/18/bunker-hill-advances-restart-with-first-stope-blast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bunker-hill-advances-restart-with-first-stope-blast) _2026-08-18 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Bunker Hill Mining completed the first production stope blast at its Bunker Hill silver-zinc-lead mine in northern Idaho as the company continues to advance toward commercial production by the end of 2026. The milestone coincides with the company’s fourth consecutive year without a lost-time incident, demonstrating continued progress in the safe restart and ramp-up of the historic mine. “These… ## [NioCorp shares new Elk Creek feasibility study results](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/17/niocorp-shares-new-elk-creek-feasibility-study-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=niocorp-shares-new-elk-creek-feasibility-study-results) _2026-08-17 · Francesca Mills · North American Mining Magazine_ NioCorp Developments reported the results of an updated feasibility study for its Elk Creek critical minerals project in Nebraska, outlining the project’s evolution into a 40-year, integrated U.S. operation with a net present value (NPV) exceeding $4 billion. Over the projected mine life, Elk Creek is estimated to generate approximately $37.4 billion in life-of-mine revenue, $608 million in… ## [Hivekit releases OPS.AI to optimize mine operations](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/13/hivekit-releases-ops-ai-to-optimize-mine-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hivekit-releases-ops-ai-to-optimize-mine-operations) _2026-08-13 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ U.S.-based mining technology company Hivekit unveiled OPS.AI, a new technology that proactively coordinates and optimizes mine operations, identifies bottlenecks, answers operational questions and executes authorized directives. Early tests against historic mine operations data showed a 21% improvement in compliance to plan, alongside significant improvements in the utilization of existing… ## [Frontieras North America selects Yokogawa for FASForm facility](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/13/frontieras-north-america-selects-yokogawa-for-fasform-facility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frontieras-north-america-selects-yokogawa-for-fasform-facility) _2026-08-13 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Frontieras North America and Yokogawa Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation, 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 engineering relationship developed directly between Frontieras’ technical leadership and… ## [Normet launches industry-first HX-Bolt](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/12/normet-launches-industry-first-hx-bolt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=normet-launches-industry-first-hx-bolt) _2026-08-12 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ Normet debuted the HX-Bolt, a new hybrid anchorage system that offers rapid dynamic support and robust long-term reinforcement in varied ground conditions. Designed for underground mining applications, HX-Bolt combines mechanical, frictional and bonded anchorage principles to provide adaptable ground support. As underground operations continue to encounter increasingly complex and variable ground… ## [Trump administration invests billions in critical mining projects](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/12/trump-administration-invests-billions-in-critical-mining-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trump-administration-invests-billions-in-critical-mining-projects) _2026-08-12 · Francesca Mills · North American Mining Magazine_ During a roundtable on Aug. 7 with executives from several prominent mining companies, including Rio Tinto, BHP and MP Materials, President Donald Trump announced more than $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects to revitalize the industry and ultimately “reduce reliance on hostile foreign countries,” according to The White House. At the State Department event, Trump said the… ## [Appalachia’s black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/11/appalachias-black-lung-rates-highest-in-nearly-50-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appalachias-black-lung-rates-highest-in-nearly-50-years) _2026-08-11 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) researchers found that working veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years, reported NPR. The data appears in a peer-reviewed research letter from the agency published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Miners working… ## [WireCo appoints new COO, North America](https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2026/08/11/wireco-appoints-new-coo-north-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wireco-appoints-new-coo-north-america) _2026-08-11 · NAM Staff · North American Mining Magazine_ WireCo, a wire and synthetic rope solutions provider, announced the appointment of Luis Padilla as chief operating officer, North America. In this role, he will lead the company’s North American business, with responsibility for advancing operational performance, manufacturing excellence and execution across the region. He will also play a central role in strengthening the company’s ability to…