#mining

Nutrien announced the closure of its White Springs Phosphate facility, with operations set to cease in the second quarter of 2027. This decision follows the company missing its third-quarter profit estimate and is attributed to the mine nearing the end of its economically recoverable reserves. The closure will impact approximately 500 employees, though all will remain employed until the shutdown date. Nutrien will prioritize its North Carolina facility and expects to reduce expenses by $50 million annually. The company will undertake environmental remediation and closure plans after operations end.

White Springs, FL

https://www.wcjb.com/2026/11/05/nutrien-close-white-springs-phosphate-facility/

Local and state officials have expressed deep concern following We Soda's announcement of approximately 350 layoffs. The company cited economic pressures within the soda ash industry, including increased global competition, as the primary reason for the workforce reduction. These job losses are expected to have a substantial impact on Sweetwater County and its residents. State and local governments are mobilizing resources to assist the affected employees and explore future economic opportunities. The phased closure of specific mining operations will begin in early January 2027.

Sweetwater County, Wyoming

https://www.sweetwaternow.com/leaders-react-to-we-soda-layoffs-reorganization/

A significant water inflow has forced the closure of the Morton Salt mine in Fairport Harbor. This incident led to the immediate evacuation of all miners. Seventy-seven individuals have been laid off as a result of the shutdown. The company is collaborating with experts and authorities to assess the situation. Morton Salt is also communicating with its customers and vendors.

Fairport Harbor, Ohio

https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/10/28/layoffs-go-into-effect-morton-salt-mine-lake-county/

Baffinland Iron Mines confirmed no layoffs are planned at its Mary River mine. This announcement came despite the company filing for creditor protection on May 15. Baffinland faces a $1 billion debt from a failed 2022 expansion effort. The company has until June 3 to repay its significant debt. Inuit associations have hired lawyers to protect Inuit rights during these proceedings.

Nunavut

https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/nunavut-mining-company-says-its-not-planning-any-layoffs-inuit-associations/article_1c65a8fa-4955-5e44-9738-1583abe0ac31.html

New Gold is laying off 85 employees. These layoffs are at the New Afton gold and copper mine. The C-Zone block cave project is mostly complete. The company states these job cuts are part of the project cycle. New Gold expects production growth at the mine for three years.

https://cfjctoday.com/2026/02/17/new-gold-laying-off-85-employees-at-new-afton-mine/

Greenbrier Minerals will idle seven mine sites. Over 500 jobs will be lost. These layoffs are in southern West Virginia. Logan County mine sites are specifically affected.

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/02/13/seven-mining-operations-in-southern-west-virginia-to-close-530-to-be-laid-off/

Almost seven years after three massive earthquakes shook the small desert town of Trona, the community is facing what many residents say feels like an even bigger blow. This time it’s not the ground moving beneath them, but the announcement that 300 jobs are being cut at the town’s largest employer - news that has left many families worried about what comes next.

https://abc7.com/post/desert-community-trona-devastated-mass-layoffs-searles-valley-minerals-soda-ash-plant/18582130/

Glencore is cutting 1,000 jobs to reduce costs as it focuses more on the growing demand for copper. The company is also merging its nickel and zinc operations. Glencore employs about 150,000 people worldwide. It plans to spend a lot of money to increase copper production, aiming to become one of the world’s largest copper miners.

Chemours announced that 75 employees at its mining operations in North Central Florida will be laid off in early March, citing the need to remain economically competitive amid changing market conditions.

https://www.wcjb.com/2026/01/10/mining-company-lay-off-75-employees-march/

Manufacturing and mining-related industries are becoming riskier as companies reduce costs and adjust production.

In a third round of layoffs, Newmont Corp. plans to let go 65 employees at its headquarters in Denver, bringing to 107 the number of recently announced staff reductions.

Newmont, the world’s largest mining company, notified state and Denver officials Wednesday that the layoffs are expected to occur around Dec. 14. The announcement follows one in August that 19 employees would be laid off and one Oct. 1 that 23 positions, primarily in its headquarters, would be terminated on or around Nov. 30.

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/10/17/newmont-corp-layoffs-gold-mining-2/

On Wednesday, BHP escalated its campaign by blaming “unsustainable” royalties and market conditions for its decision with its joint venture partner, Mitsubishi, to suspend operations at its Saraji South coalmine in the Bowen Basin, and slash 750 roles across the state.

The big miner said it will also conduct a strategic review of the BHP FutureFit Academy in Mackay – an educational facility that trains new miners – because of the royalty scheme’s “unsustainable impact on our business returns”.

Shortly after the announcement, two other miners operating in Queensland, Anglo American and QCoal, revealed job cuts.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/20/bhp-blames-coal-tax-for-job-layoffs-but-theres-obvious-reasons-coalmines-arent-as-profitable-anymore

Ramaco has closed the mine in McDowell County, WV....
This layoff affected 30+ employees.

The workers at Laurel Fork were informed of the closure and this affects the whole reation.

Jobs are scarce.

Good luck all.

Info Source:

https://www.wvva.com/2025/09/08/mine-closes-mcdowell-county-with-32-layoffs/