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A Pit Viper 271 E rotary blasthole drill rig. Photo: Epiroc
Epiroc wins its largest contract ever
In addition to securing traditional battery materials, European carmakers are exploring alternative technologies. Chinese battery manufacturer Hina unveiled a sodium-ion battery solution targeting the commercial vehicle market in March 2025. These batteries use sodium ions instead of lithium, offering a more abundant and potentially cost-effective alternative. Foto: IEA
European Carmakers Seek Independence from Chinese Minerals
De Grey is an Australian gold mining company.
Northern Star completes $3.25bn De Grey Mining acquisition
The agreement focuses on kaolin supplies. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
KaMin and Omya announce new agent partnership agreement
Luwowo Coltan mine near Rubaya in North Kivu, in Congo. Luwowo is one of several validated mining sites that comply with CIRGL-DRC standards and guarantee conflict-free minerals. SRSG visits this coltan mine in Rubaya. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic. Foto: Photographer: MONUSCO Photos
Belgium signals deeper interest in Congo’s critical minerals
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A Pit Viper 271 E rotary blasthole drill rig. Photo: Epiroc

Epiroc wins its largest contract ever

In addition to securing traditional battery materials, European carmakers are exploring alternative technologies. Chinese battery manufacturer Hina unveiled a sodium-ion battery solution targeting the commercial vehicle market in March 2025. These batteries use sodium ions instead of lithium, offering a more abundant and potentially cost-effective alternative. Foto: IEA

European Carmakers Seek Independence from Chinese Minerals

De Grey is an Australian gold mining company.

Northern Star completes $3.25bn De Grey Mining acquisition

The agreement focuses on kaolin supplies. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

KaMin and Omya announce new agent partnership agreement

Luwowo Coltan mine near Rubaya in North Kivu, in Congo. Luwowo is one of several validated mining sites that comply with CIRGL-DRC standards and guarantee conflict-free minerals. SRSG visits this coltan mine in Rubaya. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic. Foto: Photographer: MONUSCO Photos

Belgium signals deeper interest in Congo’s critical minerals

CCZ: An area of approximately 4.5 million square kilometres in the northern Pacific Ocean, located between Hawaii and Mexico. Home to the world’s largest known deposits of polymetallic nodules, including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese – all critical for batteries and green technologies. The region is estimated to contain more than 21 billion tonnes of nodules.
Graphic: ISA / MDPI CCZ: An area of approximately 4.5 million square kilometres in the northern Pacific Ocean, located between Hawaii and Mexico. Home to the world’s largest known deposits of polymetallic nodules, including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese – all critical for batteries and green technologies. The region is estimated to contain more than 21 billion tonnes of nodules.
Graphic: ISA / MDPI

Deep-sea mining: critical metals solution or environmental risk?

Rich metal deposits on the seafloor could power the clean energy transition – but at...

The Elijärvi mine in Keminmaa is the only chromium mine within the European Union. Photo: Outokumpu The Elijärvi mine in Keminmaa is the only chromium mine within the European Union. Photo: Outokumpu

Finland’s only chromium mine may expand into a protected forest

Outokumpu seeks a permit to develop more ore while offering compensation elsewhere. The proposal includes...

An example of a manganese nodule that can be found on the sea floor. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic, kredit: James St. John An example of a manganese nodule that can be found on the sea floor. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic, kredit: James St. John

Norway’s deep-sea mining plans on hold — but not abandoned

Norway’s ambitions to mine minerals from the Arctic seabed remain in limbo following the government’s...

Symbolic image. Photo: Creative Commons License. Credit: PIRO4D Symbolic image. Photo: Creative Commons License. Credit: PIRO4D

New copper-based alloy from the US could reshape industry and defence

A new metal alloy developed in the United States, in collaboration with several universities, could...

One key aspect of the anode casting equipment is its modularity. Photo: Metso One key aspect of the anode casting equipment is its modularity. Photo: Metso

Metso launches fully electric anode weighing and casting machine

Metso is launching a fully electric Anode Weighing and Casting Machine to address the needs...

The Hydnum Steel project is being developed in close collaboration with Siemens, ABEI Energy, and Russula Corporation. Photo: Hydnum Steel The Hydnum Steel project is being developed in close collaboration with Siemens, ABEI Energy, and Russula Corporation. Photo: Hydnum Steel

Thyssenkrupp moves toward green steel with new project in Puertollano

German company Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has signed a strategic agreement to purchase one hundred thousand...

Examination of critical mineral deposits. Photo: AA Sakatti Mining Oy Examination of critical mineral deposits. Photo: AA Sakatti Mining Oy

EU highlights strategic mining and recycling projects – several located in Finland

The European Commission has, for the first time, published a list of strategic projects covering...

A blast furnace at ArcelorMittal’s steelworks in Gent, Belgium, where a pilot carbon capture unit has been installed
Photo: ArcelorMittal A blast furnace at ArcelorMittal’s steelworks in Gent, Belgium, where a pilot carbon capture unit has been installed
Photo: ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal delays green steel investments – awaits better conditions

ArcelorMittal no longer expects hydrogen-based ironmaking or carbon capture and storage (CCS) to become economically...

Ghana in West Africa. Map: Eric Gaba (Sting) — CIA World Factbook/Wikimedia Commons Ghana in West Africa. Map: Eric Gaba (Sting) — CIA World Factbook/Wikimedia Commons

Atlantic Lithium negotiates with Ghana to revise terms for Ewoyaa lithium project

Australian Atlantic Lithium is in negotiation with the Ghanaian Government to review the fiscal terms...

Steel Transport in Europe: The international logistics company Sifax Global Logistics is expanding its presence in the Nordic region. Backed by a global network, the company offers customised freight solutions at competitive prices.
Photo: Sifax Global Logistics Steel Transport in Europe: The international logistics company Sifax Global Logistics is expanding its presence in the Nordic region. Backed by a global network, the company offers customised freight solutions at competitive prices.
Photo: Sifax Global Logistics

EU to Tighten Controls on Steel and Aluminium Imports Amid Global Oversupply Fears

The European Commission is preparing to introduce stricter controls on steel and aluminium imports. This...

Cobalt. Photo: Alchemist-hp (talk) (www.pse-mendelejew.de)/Wikimedia Commons Cobalt. Photo: Alchemist-hp (talk) (www.pse-mendelejew.de)/Wikimedia Commons

Xerion achieves breakthrough cobalt refinement, launches Ohio plant

Xerion Advanced Battery Corp., a developer and manufacturer of next-generation battery components and critical minerals...

Quantum sensors from Bosch achieve unprecedented precision. Synthetic diamonds are a key component of these sensors. Photo: Bosch Quantum sensors from Bosch achieve unprecedented precision. Synthetic diamonds are a key component of these sensors. Photo: Bosch

Bosch establishes company with the synthetic diamond solutions provider Element Six

They cannot be grasped, either literally or figuratively. Yet their potential is revolutionary, and they...

Gold's soaring value is a stark barometer of global unease. Gold's soaring value is a stark barometer of global unease.

Gold hits $3,170 as central banks and investors drive 40 per cent surge

The economic uncertainty caused by Trump's tariff assault has been a major driver of gold's...

Overall, while steel decarbonization shows promising developments, the industry continues to face substantial challenges and will remain dependent on coal-based blast furnace infrastructure for many years to come, according to the report. Overall, while steel decarbonization shows promising developments, the industry continues to face substantial challenges and will remain dependent on coal-based blast furnace infrastructure for many years to come, according to the report.

Key drivers and technologies shaping the green steel market

Author: Chingis Idrissov, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Steel is vital to modern society, with...

Studio Geo simplifies complex processes, enhances collaboration, and ensures accurate and efficient geological modelling across projects of any scale, according to Datamine. Image courtesy: Datamine Studio Geo simplifies complex processes, enhances collaboration, and ensures accurate and efficient geological modelling across projects of any scale, according to Datamine. Image courtesy: Datamine

Datamine launches Studio Geo

Datamine, a trusted leader in mining software solutions, announces the launch of Studio Geo, its...

With long shifts, fatigue can become a hazard in underground mining. AI generated image. With long shifts, fatigue can become a hazard in underground mining. AI generated image.

Hexagon, MMG fulfilling mine safety commitment underground

Hexagon, the global leader in precision technologies, is sharing the story of a successful partnership...

Photo: Metso Photo: Metso

Metso completes acquisition of Swiss Tower Mills Minerals

Metso has received the relevant regulatory approvals and completed the acquisition of its long-time partner...

Normet's new spraying equipment offering. Photo: Normet Normet's new spraying equipment offering. Photo: Normet

Normet expands its spraying equipment offering

Normet expands its spraying equipment offering Normet, a global leader in concrete spraying solutions for...

Photo: Metso Photo: Metso

Metso unveils Sustainable Flowsheet Explorer for rapid assessment of minerals processing flowsheets

Rising demand for strategic minerals and metals, depleting ore deposits and stricter environmental regulations call...

Natural rutile. Photo: Rob Lavinsky/irocks.com/Wikimedia Commons Natural rutile. Photo: Rob Lavinsky/irocks.com/Wikimedia Commons

Sovereign Metals raises A$40 million for Kasiya graphite project in Malawi

Australian Sovereign Metals Limited announces that it has received firm commitments for a placement of...

The future plant is scheduled to start commercial production in 2029. The future plant is scheduled to start commercial production in 2029.

GravitHy announces a €60 million fundraising round

GravitHy, a future low-carbon iron producer, announces a €60 million funding round – which includes...

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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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H2 Green Steel in Sweden recently announced that it has secured €260 million in series...
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Australia allocates grants to minerals projects

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Miner advances Peruvian silver-copper project

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Africa-focused miner advances Ethiopian gold projects

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