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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...

The loan finances part of the total investment of nearly 1.7 billion euros that Orano is devoting to a 30% increase in uranium enrichment capacity at its Orano Tricastin site.  Photo: Michiel1972/Wikimedia Commons The loan finances part of the total investment of nearly 1.7 billion euros that Orano is devoting to a 30% increase in uranium enrichment capacity at its Orano Tricastin site.  Photo: Michiel1972/Wikimedia Commons

EIB and Orano sign a loan agreement for 400 million euros relating to uranium enrichment plant

The EIB and Orano announce the signing of a loan agreement for 400 million euros...

Tantalite. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Tantalite. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Globe signs offtake agreement for Kanyika Project’s Phase 1 production

Globe Metals & Mining announces the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with...

Photo: Tim Kindler/Rio Tinto Photo: Tim Kindler/Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto completes $6.7bn Arcadium Lithium acquisition

Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Arcadium LithiumRio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium...

Arcata is a past operating underground silver and gold mine that was developed by Hochschild Mining PLC, with first silver concentrate produced in 1964. Arcata is a past operating underground silver and gold mine that was developed by Hochschild Mining PLC, with first silver concentrate produced in 1964.

Triple Flag acquires silver and gold streams in Peru

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Triple Flag International Ltd...

The European steel industry, with approximately 500 production sites across 22 Member States, contributes around EUR 80 billion to the EU's GDP and supports over 2.5 million jobs. The European steel industry, with approximately 500 production sites across 22 Member States, contributes around EUR 80 billion to the EU's GDP and supports over 2.5 million jobs.

European commission launches strategic dialogue on the future of the steel sector

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has convened key European industry leaders...

Huawei Cloud CVADCS is an intelligent vehicle-cloud synergy platform developed by Huawei Cloud, designed to empower the mining industry with smart driving with advanced connectivity, data analytics, and AI-driven solutions.  Photo: Huawei Huawei Cloud CVADCS is an intelligent vehicle-cloud synergy platform developed by Huawei Cloud, designed to empower the mining industry with smart driving with advanced connectivity, data analytics, and AI-driven solutions.  Photo: Huawei

Huawei Cloud CVADCS unveils revolutionary solutions for smart mining

Huawei Cloud Commercial Vehicle Autonomous Driving Cloud Service (CVADCS) is thrilled to announce its debut...

The order value of the 3-year contract is over EUR 16 million. The order value of the 3-year contract is over EUR 16 million.

Metso awarded 3-year repair service agreement for two mines in Chile

Metso has been awarded with a 3-year repair service exchange contract for Nordberg® MP1000 cone...

Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) aims to decarbonize the steel industry by creating an integrated green steel value chain that leverages Nordic advantages. Photo: Blastr Green Steel Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) aims to decarbonize the steel industry by creating an integrated green steel value chain that leverages Nordic advantages. Photo: Blastr Green Steel

Blastr and Aurora Infrastructure initiate electricity solutions collaboration for planned steel plant

Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aurora Infrastructure regarding...

The combined company is expected to produce approximately 950,000 ounces of gold in 2025. The combined company is expected to produce approximately 950,000 ounces of gold in 2025.

Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining combine to create a major Americas-focused gold producer

Equinox Gold Corp. and Calibre Mining Corp announce that the Companies have entered into a...

Molybdenite on quartz. Photo: John Chapman (pyrope)/Wikimedia Commons Molybdenite on quartz. Photo: John Chapman (pyrope)/Wikimedia Commons

Greenland Resources secures molybdenum supply deal with Outokumpu

Outokumpu has signed an off-take agreement with Canadian mining company Greenland Resources Inc. for the...

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Australia allocates grants to minerals projects

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Miner advances Peruvian silver-copper project

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Copper miner reports positive results at Canadian mine

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Miner finalises PEA on Peruvian project

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Zijin Mining completes Argentinian acquisition

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