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The ArcelorMittal-owned steelworks in Kryvyi Rih have survived war and crises in the past. But since Russia attacked Ukraine, it has been starved of power, personnel and customers. Photo: ArcelorMittal
EU backs tariff-free Ukrainian steel despite pressure
Barrick Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, Canada. Photo: P199/Wikimedia Commons
Barrick Gold drops ‘Gold’ from name
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
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The ArcelorMittal-owned steelworks in Kryvyi Rih have survived war and crises in the past. But since Russia attacked Ukraine, it has been starved of power, personnel and customers. Photo: ArcelorMittal

EU backs tariff-free Ukrainian steel despite pressure

Barrick Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, Canada. Photo: P199/Wikimedia Commons

Barrick Gold drops ‘Gold’ from name

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 The agreement focuses on kaolin supplies. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

KaMin and Omya announce new agent partnership agreement

KaMin and Omya announced that the two companies have entered into a new agreement to...

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 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

Belgium is open to expanding its involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mining...

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...

Eramet is confident in the long-term outlook for lithium, a key metal in the battery technology for the growing Electric Vehicles market. Based on latest forecasts, the lithium market demand should almost double every five years in the next 20 years. Eramet is confident in the long-term outlook for lithium, a key metal in the battery technology for the growing Electric Vehicles market. Based on latest forecasts, the lithium market demand should almost double every five years in the next 20 years.

Eramet reaches full ownership of its flagship lithium business in Argentina

Following the successful operation of a pilot plant on site since end-2019, Eramet engaged construction...

The Rincon Lithium Project represents a significant potential source of battery-grade lithium carbonate necessary for the global energy transition. Image courtesy: Rio Tinto The Rincon Lithium Project represents a significant potential source of battery-grade lithium carbonate necessary for the global energy transition. Image courtesy: Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto and Fleet Space collaborate to advance exploration at the Rincon lithium project

Fleet Space Technologies, an Australia’s space exploration company, recently announced an ongoing collaboration with Rio...

The Metso scope of delivery consists of a KaldoTM furnace with off-gas handling and silver refining equipment. Photo: Metso The Metso scope of delivery consists of a KaldoTM furnace with off-gas handling and silver refining equipment. Photo: Metso

Metso to deliver precious metals refinery to Hindalco in India

Hindalco Industries Limited, a global leader in aluminum and copper, and a flagship company of...

The new facility, opened on October 25, 2024, will allow customer-specific pilot-scale testing to demonstrate the applicability and results of industrial-scale DRI smelting with Metso technology. Photo: Metso The new facility, opened on October 25, 2024, will allow customer-specific pilot-scale testing to demonstrate the applicability and results of industrial-scale DRI smelting with Metso technology. Photo: Metso

Metso opens DRI smelting furnace pilot facility in Pori, Finland

Metso has opened a state-of-the-art DRI (direct reduced iron) Smelting Furnace pilot facility in Pori...

Saudi Arabia offers several competitive incentives to support investors across various sectors and industries. These include 75% co-funding for capital expenditure (CAPEX), a five-year exemption on royalty fees, discounts of up to 30% for local downstream processing (with potential savings of up to 90%), a competitive 20% corporate tax rate, and the advantage of 100% foreign direct ownership. Image: TUBS/Wikimedia Commons Saudi Arabia offers several competitive incentives to support investors across various sectors and industries. These include 75% co-funding for capital expenditure (CAPEX), a five-year exemption on royalty fees, discounts of up to 30% for local downstream processing (with potential savings of up to 90%), a competitive 20% corporate tax rate, and the advantage of 100% foreign direct ownership. Image: TUBS/Wikimedia Commons

 Saudi Arabia's ministry of industry and mineral resources invites mining companies to join its 7th licensing round

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) is inviting exploration and mining companies to...

Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) is Metso’s new President and CEO. Photo: Metso Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) is Metso’s new President and CEO. Photo: Metso

Sami Takaluoma appointed President and CEO of Metso Corporation

Metso’s Board of Directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) as Metso’s new...

Tahaehueto modeled and prospective veins. Image: CNW Group/Luca Mining Corp  Tahaehueto modeled and prospective veins. Image: CNW Group/Luca Mining Corp 

Luca Mining commences exploration drilling at Tahuehueto gold mine

Luca Mining announces the start of an exploration drilling campaign at the Tahuehueto gold mine...

The Joint Venture will be comprised of 10 projects within the eastern Athabasca Basin, in Saskatchewan, Canada. AI-generated image. The Joint Venture will be comprised of 10 projects within the eastern Athabasca Basin, in Saskatchewan, Canada. AI-generated image.

IsoEnergy and Purepoint Uranium form uranium joint venture in Canada

IsoEnergy Ltd. and Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. announce that they have entered into a contribution...

Photo: World Steel Association Photo: World Steel Association

World crude steel production fell 4,7 per cent in September

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel)...

Pela Ema ionic clay rare earths mine. Image courtesy: Serra Verde Group Pela Ema ionic clay rare earths mine. Image courtesy: Serra Verde Group

Serra Verde raises US$150m from existing investors

Serra Verde Group announces that it has been added to the Minerals Security Partnership’s (the...

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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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Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry, announces the launch of...
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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

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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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Zijin Mining completes Argentinian acquisition

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