Helisotar Metals to Restart Mining at San Agustin Mine

Canada-based mining company Heliostar Metals announced it will restart mining operations at its San Agustin mine in Durango in 2H25. In other news, steel company ArcelorMittal announced the stoppage of its blast furnace in Michoacan. The company said the measure was taken following a series of events that led to critical failures in the boilers that sustain the air blast required for the furnace's operation.

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Heliostar Metals’ San Agustin Mine to Restart Production by 2Q25

Canada-based mining company Heliostar Metals announced it will restart mining operations at its San Agustin mine in Durango in 2H25. The company will transition from residual leaching to active mining of the mineral reserve.

Great Mines Can Be Found Beyond Usual Spots: Starcore

While Queretaro is a relatively underdeveloped mining jurisdiction compared to states like Sonora or Zacatecas, it holds significant and underexplored geological potential, says Salvador García, COO, Starcore International Mines. García points to the historic production levels of well-known sites like the La Negra mine and the rich history of Starcore's newly acquired San Juan Nepomuceno project as compelling examples.

Guinness World Record: Marathon 1,120m Below Earth’s Surface

On Oct. 25, Sweden’s Garpenberg mine will host the World’s Deepest Marathon, a 42.195km race held 1,120m below the Earth’s surface. This event, organized by Boliden, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), and BecomingX, will bring together 60 elite runners representing 17 countries in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record. Among the latest confirmed participants is Mexican Fabian Casaubon, Partner, Aosenuma.

Service Meets Science: Creating Lab Services Tailored to Mining 

SERCOM is expanding its business model beyond chemical distribution by developing its certified laboratory in Chihuahua, says Director General Pablo Acosta. He noted this initiative will allow the company to launch proprietary product lines and offer R&D services to its mining clients.

Finland Again Considered Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction

Finland has reclaimed its position as the top global destination for mining and exploration, a status it previously held in the early 2010s. The country is closely followed by Nevada and Alaska, according to the latest Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies.

ArcelorMittal Shuts Down Blast Furnace at Lazaro Cardenas Plant

Luxembourg-based steel leading company ArcelorMittal announced it has temporarily shut down its blast furnace in Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan. This move entails the provisional suspension of all long steel production at its facility.