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Dore bar from the first gold pour after the Don Mario Plant Restart. Photo: CNW Group/Orvana Minerals Corp.
Orvana announces first Doré from Don Mario plant restart
Finland hosts several known diamond occurrences, particularly in Karelia and Lapland. Exploration often focuses on areas containing kimberlite or lamproite rocks, which can carry diamonds transported from deep within the Earth’s mantle. Symbol image: Creative Commons Lic, Sally Anner
Diamond hunt planned in eastern Finland by Spanish company
The Korsnäs lead mine in Finland’s Ostrobothnia region is now abandoned but still contains large quantities of mining waste. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Sananiekka57.
Heavy metals from abandoned Finnish mine may leak for decades
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Driving just transitions in the mining and steel sectors
From the left, Kalle Luoto, CEO, Nordec, and Jörgen Olsson, CEO, Viscaria. Photo: Fabian Wester.
Nordec to build Viscaria mine processing plant in Kiruna
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Dore bar from the first gold pour after the Don Mario Plant Restart. Photo: CNW Group/Orvana Minerals Corp.

Orvana announces first Doré from Don Mario plant restart

Finland hosts several known diamond occurrences, particularly in Karelia and Lapland. Exploration often focuses on areas containing kimberlite or lamproite rocks, which can carry diamonds transported from deep within the Earth’s mantle. Symbol image: Creative Commons Lic, Sally Anner

Diamond hunt planned in eastern Finland by Spanish company

The Korsnäs lead mine in Finland’s Ostrobothnia region is now abandoned but still contains large quantities of mining waste. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Sananiekka57.

Heavy metals from abandoned Finnish mine may leak for decades

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Driving just transitions in the mining and steel sectors

From the left, Kalle Luoto, CEO, Nordec, and Jörgen Olsson, CEO, Viscaria. Photo: Fabian Wester.

Nordec to build Viscaria mine processing plant in Kiruna

Founded in 1998, G-Tech is headquartered in Taiwan and has emerged to a technology leader in its field with critical IP of vibration analyzers, diagnostic tools, and condition monitoring systems. Photo: SKF Founded in 1998, G-Tech is headquartered in Taiwan and has emerged to a technology leader in its field with critical IP of vibration analyzers, diagnostic tools, and condition monitoring systems. Photo: SKF

SKF makes acquisition to strengthen its Condition Monitoring portfolio

SKF has signed an agreement to acquire G-Tech Instruments Inc., a leading specialist within condition...

Mineral-rich landscape in Las Médulas in Spain, a historic mining area shaped by ancient Roman gold extraction. Photo: Rafael Ibáñez Fernández / Wikimedia Commons. Mineral-rich landscape in Las Médulas in Spain, a historic mining area shaped by ancient Roman gold extraction. Photo: Rafael Ibáñez Fernández / Wikimedia Commons.

Four mining projects to boost supply of battery metals

Global demand for battery metals is expected to increase sharply during the next decade. Analysts...

285 employees will be affected by the move. The Boliden Kevitsa plant in Finland. Photo: Boliden 285 employees will be affected by the move. The Boliden Kevitsa plant in Finland. Photo: Boliden

Boliden to cut jobs at its Kevitsa plant in Finland

Due to the quadrupling of mining tax in Finland, Boliden Kevitsa has called for change...

Sokli geologists at work in Finnish Lapland. Photo: Sokli Oy. Sokli geologists at work in Finnish Lapland. Photo: Sokli Oy.

Finland commits €65 million to advance Sokli mine project

Finland’s government is allocating €65 million to move the Sokli mining project forward in Savukoski...

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Sandvik introduces new top hammer drill rig for mining applications

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas will be the venue for the market launch of Sandvik’s...

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Canstar signs LoI to acquire three exploration licences in Sweden

Canstar Resources Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to acquire a...

Powder Metallurgy (PM), a manufacturing process known for producing complex metal parts with minimal material loss, is emerging as a key technology enabling this transition across automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors. Fine iron powder. Photo: Anonimski/Wikimedia Commons Powder Metallurgy (PM), a manufacturing process known for producing complex metal parts with minimal material loss, is emerging as a key technology enabling this transition across automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors. Fine iron powder. Photo: Anonimski/Wikimedia Commons

Global powder metallurgy market to reach USD 7.68 billion by 2032

According to Maximize Market Research, the Powder Metallurgy Market was valued at USD 3.10 Billion...

Stéphane Séjourné, executive vice-president of the European Commission, presented the Industrial Acceleration Act in Brussels. Photo: European Commission Stéphane Séjourné, executive vice-president of the European Commission, presented the Industrial Acceleration Act in Brussels. Photo: European Commission

EU pushes low-carbon steel mandate – industry raises concerns

The European Commission has unveiled the long-awaited Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), proposing a new rule...

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Palladium Global Science Award 2026 opens submissions for new palladium applications

The Palladium Global Science Award announced the launch of the second edition of its international...

Rare earth processing facility using chemical separation tanks and industrial refining systems. Photo: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). Rare earth processing facility using chemical separation tanks and industrial refining systems. Photo: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).

Canada launches AI plant to challenge China’s rare earth grip

China currently dominates one of the most critical bottlenecks in the modern industrial economy –...

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EFESO launches mining, metals and minerals practice

EFESO Management Consultants, the leading global pure player in operations strategy and performance improvement, today...

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Thor Exploration announces pre-feasibility study for gold project in Senegal

Thor Explorations announces the results of its Pre‑Feasibility Study (“PFS”), an updated Mineral Resource Estimate...

The order consists of underground trucks, loaders and drill rigs, with deliveries expected to begin mid-2026 and continue into 2027. Photo: Sandvik The order consists of underground trucks, loaders and drill rigs, with deliveries expected to begin mid-2026 and continue into 2027. Photo: Sandvik

Sandvik wins major underground mining equipment order in Australia

Sandvik has received a major underground equipment order from the global mining contractor The Redpath...

Germany is the largest user in the EU, classifying molybdenum in the highest risk “category 3” of the Germany Criticality List of strategic raw materials. Additionally, Canada’s critical minerals list also includes molybdenum.  Photo: Alchemist-HP/Wikimedia Commons Germany is the largest user in the EU, classifying molybdenum in the highest risk “category 3” of the Germany Criticality List of strategic raw materials. Additionally, Canada’s critical minerals list also includes molybdenum.  Photo: Alchemist-HP/Wikimedia Commons

Greenland Resources signs MoU with GMH Gruppe

Greenland Resources announces that as a follow up to its December 3, 2025 press release...

Photo: Saarstahl Aktiengesellschaft Photo: Saarstahl Aktiengesellschaft

Saarstahl acquires FNSteel

Saarstahl Aktiengesellschaft has received all the necessary antitrust approvals for its acquisition of FNsteel B.V...

Metso’s delivery includes Select™ SAG and ball mills, which are pre-engineered solutions within the Metso Plus portfolio. Photo: Metso Metso’s delivery includes Select™ SAG and ball mills, which are pre-engineered solutions within the Metso Plus portfolio. Photo: Metso

Metso wins grinding mill contract for Viscaria copper mine in Sweden

Mining company Viscaria has placed an order with Metso for the supply of two horizontal...

Aviation fuel. The CO-to-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production plant will be located next to Outokumpu’s stainless steel mill in Koivuluoto, Tornio, Finland. Photo: David Monniaux/Wikimedia Commons Aviation fuel. The CO-to-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production plant will be located next to Outokumpu’s stainless steel mill in Koivuluoto, Tornio, Finland. Photo: David Monniaux/Wikimedia Commons

Outokumpu to convert carbon side streams into eSAF

Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, and Norsk e-Fuel, a Nordic pioneer in...

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Thyssenkrupp and Stegra agree on multi-year non-prime steel supply

Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe has signed an agreement with Stegra for the delivery of steel...

The new copper smelting line is based on the licensed, well-proven Metso’s Outotec® Flash Smelting, PS Converting and Lurec® technologies. Photo: Photografer The new copper smelting line is based on the licensed, well-proven Metso’s Outotec® Flash Smelting, PS Converting and Lurec® technologies. Photo: Photografer

Metso signs landmark order for a major copper smelter delivery in Asia

Metso has won a major order for the delivery of engineering and key process equipment...

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Rio Tinto, Glencore restart merger talks

Commodities giants Rio Tinto and Glencore recently announced that they have restarted talks about a...

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Metso’s renewed climate targets approved by SBTi

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a trusted third party, validated Metso’s updated greenhouse gas...

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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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Recharge Resources Ltd. announces plans to transfer it’s 100% owned Pinchi Lake Nickel Project, located...
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Denarius intends to buy stake in Europa Metals’ Toral project

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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

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Africa-focused miner advances Ethiopian gold projects

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