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SPD is a pre-revenue U.S. infrastructure development platform with positions across critical minerals and rare earth elements, energy and critical infrastructure, and Western U.S. water resilience.
Mobix Labs signs definitive REE deal
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Nano One to qualify lithium carbonate for LFP cathodes
Endomines considers that the proposed expansion of the Pampalo gold mine would not weaken the natural values of the nearby Koitajoki Natura 2000 site. The project’s effects on water systems and the natural environment will now be examined in greater detail. Photo: Endomines.
Endomines plans expansion of the Finnish Pampalo gold mine
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Copper foil leader Londian Wason lists on the NYSE
Autonomous driving remained CiDi's solid core business, with its autonomous mining truck division securing a top-tier global market position.  Photo: CiDi
CiDi reports 97 per cent revenue growth
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SPD is a pre-revenue U.S. infrastructure development platform with positions across critical minerals and rare earth elements, energy and critical infrastructure, and Western U.S. water resilience.

Mobix Labs signs definitive REE deal

Photo: Dnn87/Wikimedia Commons

Nano One to qualify lithium carbonate for LFP cathodes

Endomines considers that the proposed expansion of the Pampalo gold mine would not weaken the natural values of the nearby Koitajoki Natura 2000 site. The project’s effects on water systems and the natural environment will now be examined in greater detail. Photo: Endomines.

Endomines plans expansion of the Finnish Pampalo gold mine

Photo: Londian Wason New Energy Tech

Copper foil leader Londian Wason lists on the NYSE

Autonomous driving remained CiDi's solid core business, with its autonomous mining truck division securing a top-tier global market position.  Photo: CiDi

CiDi reports 97 per cent revenue growth

Thyssenkrupp’s steelmaking complex in Duisburg. The new direct reduction plant is designed to use hydrogen but is expected to operate mainly on natural gas during its initial phase. Photo: Thyssenkrupp. Thyssenkrupp’s steelmaking complex in Duisburg. The new direct reduction plant is designed to use hydrogen but is expected to operate mainly on natural gas during its initial phase. Photo: Thyssenkrupp.

Costly hydrogen forces German steel project to change course

Thyssenkrupp is approaching an agreement on revised public funding conditions for its new steel plant...

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Resolute Mining and Nimba Mining Gold establish JV in Guinea

Resolute Mining Limited and Nimba Mining Gold S.A., a affiliate of the Guinean state-owned mining...

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Critical metals, which are also found in many rock formations, are needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines, batteries, electronics and defence equipment. The EU wants to secure a larger share of the raw materials supply chain within Europe, while researchers are calling for greater emphasis on reducing material consumption. Photo: Illustration image. Pixabay/Creative Commons licence. Critical metals, which are also found in many rock formations, are needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines, batteries, electronics and defence equipment. The EU wants to secure a larger share of the raw materials supply chain within Europe, while researchers are calling for greater emphasis on reducing material consumption. Photo: Illustration image. Pixabay/Creative Commons licence.

Europe secures critical metals but overlooks demand

EU raw materials policy is focusing on new mines, processing capacity and recycling to reduce...

Coarse Particle Flotation (CPF) is expected to add up to ~30,000 tonnes of annual copper production and 6 million tonnes of annual ore processing capacity at Salobo. Image: AI-generated image. Not a photograph.
Copyright © Conventus – AI-generated content. None of the material may be reproduced or used in other contexts without written permission. Coarse Particle Flotation (CPF) is expected to add up to ~30,000 tonnes of annual copper production and 6 million tonnes of annual ore processing capacity at Salobo. Image: AI-generated image. Not a photograph.
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Vale Base Metals to proceed with CPF at Salobo, Brazil

Vale Base Metals, a leading global supplier of critical minerals, announced it is proceeding with...

China has approved eight new nuclear reactors. The expansion will increase demand for uranium and strengthen Chinese nuclear technology in the global market. This rendering shows what the new Zhuanghe nuclear power plant could look like with six reactors. Image: CNNC. China has approved eight new nuclear reactors. The expansion will increase demand for uranium and strengthen Chinese nuclear technology in the global market. This rendering shows what the new Zhuanghe nuclear power plant could look like with six reactors. Image: CNNC.

China’s eight new reactors add pressure to uranium market

China has approved the construction of eight additional nuclear power reactors. The decision reinforces the...

Remnants of the once thriving mining community in Laver, Sweden. Photo: SkärFoto/Wikimedia Commons Remnants of the once thriving mining community in Laver, Sweden. Photo: SkärFoto/Wikimedia Commons

Boliden's mining concession for Laver maintained as appeals rejected

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Swedish government announced that it had rejected the two...

Rhine at Koblenz in Germany. Extremely low water levels are restricting freight capacity on the Rhine and Danube. European steelmakers are consequently shifting some raw-material and steel shipments to rail and road. Symbol photo: Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons. Credit: Kelisi. Rhine at Koblenz in Germany. Extremely low water levels are restricting freight capacity on the Rhine and Danube. European steelmakers are consequently shifting some raw-material and steel shipments to rail and road. Symbol photo: Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons. Credit: Kelisi.

Low river water threatens steel supplies to European mills

The prolonged drought in Central Europe is beginning to disrupt some of the steel industry’s...

Endomines is investigating whether the Kuittila gold project in eastern Finland could also produce tungsten and molybdenum. Tungsten is used in cemented-carbide tools, armour and ammunition and is classified by the EU as a critical raw material. Photo: Endomines. Endomines is investigating whether the Kuittila gold project in eastern Finland could also produce tungsten and molybdenum. Tungsten is used in cemented-carbide tools, armour and ammunition and is classified by the EU as a critical raw material. Photo: Endomines.

Tungsten price surge adds new value to Finnish gold project

Finnish mining company Endomines has gained unexpected strategic momentum at its gold project in eastern...

Resolution Copper will advance exploration and underground development at a proposed copper mine in Arizona. Photo: Coconino National Forest - Lockett Meadow/Wikimedia Commons Resolution Copper will advance exploration and underground development at a proposed copper mine in Arizona. Photo: Coconino National Forest - Lockett Meadow/Wikimedia Commons

Resolution Copper awards $110 million contracts to advance underground mine

Resolution Copper has awarded approximately $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling America Inc. and...

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Niron Magnetics receives $150 million Department of War commitment

Niron Magnetics, a company commercializing the world's first rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, today announced...

Designed for underground mining applications, HX-Bolt combines mechanical, frictional and bonded anchorage principles to provide adaptable ground support across a wide range of operating conditions. Photo: Normet Designed for underground mining applications, HX-Bolt combines mechanical, frictional and bonded anchorage principles to provide adaptable ground support across a wide range of operating conditions. Photo: Normet

Normet launches industry-first HX-Bolt

Normet has launched HX-Bolt, a new hybrid anchorage system that offers rapid dynamic support and...

Sotkamo Silver is carrying out continuous infill drilling within the existing mine area. During 2026, the company also plans to examine mineralisation west of the mine in greater detail. Image, AI-created illustration, Copyright Conventus Sotkamo Silver is carrying out continuous infill drilling within the existing mine area. During 2026, the company also plans to examine mineralisation west of the mine in greater detail. Image, AI-created illustration, Copyright Conventus

Sotkamo Silver returns to profit after record quarter

Sotkamo Silver’s underground silver mine and processing plant are surrounded by extensive forests in Finland’s...

Outokumpu improved its second-quarter earnings, but both revenue and adjusted EBITDA remained below market expectations. The company is also launching an investment in high-nickel alloys at its Avesta stainless steel mill in Sweden. Photo: Outokumpu. Outokumpu improved its second-quarter earnings, but both revenue and adjusted EBITDA remained below market expectations. The company is also launching an investment in high-nickel alloys at its Avesta stainless steel mill in Sweden. Photo: Outokumpu.

Outokumpu misses forecasts as Avesta alloy project advances

Outokumpu improved both earnings and cash flow in the second quarter, but the recovery was...

At the Phoenix project in northern Saskatchewan, uranium will be dissolved underground and pumped to a processing plant at the surface. A frozen barrier will surround the production area and limit groundwater movement. Photo: Denison Mines. At the Phoenix project in northern Saskatchewan, uranium will be dissolved underground and pumped to a processing plant at the surface. A frozen barrier will surround the production area and limit groundwater movement. Photo: Denison Mines.

Construction begins on Canada’s first ISR uranium mine

Canada has started building a uranium mine that will require neither a large open pit...

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the civil nuclear cooperation agreements. The deal could open a market worth billions of dollars for American reactor technology, but the conditions governing Saudi uranium enrichment remain controversial. Photo: US Department of Energy. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the civil nuclear cooperation agreements. The deal could open a market worth billions of dollars for American reactor technology, but the conditions governing Saudi uranium enrichment remain controversial. Photo: US Department of Energy.

US-Saudi nuclear deal opens dispute over uranium enrichment

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation...

District Metals has filed the technical report for the preliminary economic assessment of the Viken project in Jämtland as Sweden’s new uranium mining legislation enters into force. Photo: Screenshot of Viken project material/District Metals. District Metals has filed the technical report for the preliminary economic assessment of the Viken project in Jämtland as Sweden’s new uranium mining legislation enters into force. Photo: Screenshot of Viken project material/District Metals.

District Metals advances Swedish uranium project as rules change

District Metals has filed the technical report for the preliminary economic assessment of the Viken...

Copper has performed more strongly than several other industrial metals following this year’s sharp market swings. Demand is being supported by investment in power grids, renewable energy and energy-intensive AI data centres. Photo: Illustration. Creative Commons licence. Credit: Disign. Copper has performed more strongly than several other industrial metals following this year’s sharp market swings. Demand is being supported by investment in power grids, renewable energy and energy-intensive AI data centres. Photo: Illustration. Creative Commons licence. Credit: Disign.

AI and power grids support copper as auto metals weaken

Copper has performed more strongly than several other industrial metals following this year’s sharp market...

The UK government has nationalised British Steel to safeguard the country's remaining primary steelmaking capacity, protect thousands of jobs, and strengthen national industrial resilience. The image shows four of Britain's blast furnaces. Photo: British Steel. The UK government has nationalised British Steel to safeguard the country's remaining primary steelmaking capacity, protect thousands of jobs, and strengthen national industrial resilience. The image shows four of Britain's blast furnaces. Photo: British Steel.

UK takes over British Steel to Safeguard the Nation’s Last Blast Furnaces

The UK government has formally brought British Steel into public ownership after determining that nationalisation...

State-owned Węglokoks is investing approximately €116 million to modernise, digitalise and improve the energy efficiency of Poland’s steel industry. Photo: Huta Częstochowa. State-owned Węglokoks is investing approximately €116 million to modernise, digitalise and improve the energy efficiency of Poland’s steel industry. Photo: Huta Częstochowa.

Poland accelerates steel industry transformation with €116 million upgrade plan

Polish state-owned industrial group Węglokoks has unveiled a major investment programme worth approximately PLN 500...

Most residents in Sodankylä see mining as essential for jobs and economic growth, while also demanding stronger protection of nature, waterways and reindeer husbandry. The image shows the protected Viiankiaapa mire, beneath which the proposed Sakatti mine could be developed if the necessary permits are granted. Photo: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Credit: TuomoS. Most residents in Sodankylä see mining as essential for jobs and economic growth, while also demanding stronger protection of nature, waterways and reindeer husbandry. The image shows the protected Viiankiaapa mire, beneath which the proposed Sakatti mine could be developed if the necessary permits are granted. Photo: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Credit: TuomoS.

Strong Support for Mining in Finnish Sodankylä – Environmental Concerns Persist

A large majority of residents in the Finnish mining municipality of Sodankylä support both existing...

Seabed research vessel Xuelong is preparing for departure (PRIC). Screendumb, published by The Maritime Executive Seabed research vessel Xuelong is preparing for departure (PRIC). Screendumb, published by The Maritime Executive

China Launches Record Arctic Expedition to Map the Seabed Near the North Pole

China is significantly expanding its scientific presence in the Arctic. Over the next four months...

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Epiroc to acquire leading provider of mining automation solutions

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed...
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Metso Outotec launches DRI Smelting Furnace  

Metso Outotec is launching the innovative DRI (direct reduced iron) Smelting Furnace to substitute blast...
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Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry, announces the launch of...
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Recharge Resources Ltd. announces plans to transfer it’s 100% owned Pinchi Lake Nickel Project, located...
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Metso Outotec launches pioneering recycling service for worn mill liners in Europe

As part of its extensive horizontal mill liner offering, Metso Outotec is introducing a recycling...
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Rio Tinto modernises joint venture to develop Rhodes Ridge iron ore project

Rio Tinto (50 per cent) and Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (50 per cent) have agreed...
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Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) recently announced that Ronal Group has been successfully certified against the...
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Denarius intends to buy stake in Europa Metals’ Toral project

Denarius Metals Corp. as signed a letter of intent for an option and joint-venture arrangement...
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Normet Canada secures an order from BHP of a fleet of underground vehicles

Normet Canada has been awarded a contract from BHP to the Jansen Potash project, located...
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NorZinc agrees to takeover offer from shareholder RCF VI

NorZinc recently announced that, based on the unanimous recommendation of an independent special committee of...
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Miner develops African gold project

Progress on investment Calgary-based Alpha Exploration has announced that the company has recently completed the...

Australia allocates grants to minerals projects

Funds for development The Australian government has approved A$50 million ($34 million) in grants to...
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Miner advances Peruvian silver-copper project

Toronto-headquartered Palamina has re-sumed exploration of the company’s Lagos silver-copper project in Peru, and is...
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Copper miner reports positive results at Canadian mine

Investment progresses Toronto-based Doré Copper Mining has communicated additional high-grade copper results from the com-pany’s...
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Miner finalises PEA on Peruvian project

Vancouver-based miner Candente Copper has announced the completion of a positive preliminary economic as-sessment (PEA)...
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Zijin Mining completes Argentinian acquisition

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Australian miner secures $7M for development

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Africa-focused miner advances Ethiopian gold projects

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