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Auric Mining has started mining at Munda Gold Mine
The potential for integrating Betolar’s new method into large-scale industrial operations is also growing. Following an extensive testing program, Finnish precast concrete producer Consolis Parma is preparing to enter the production phase of low-carbon hollow-core slabs made with Betolar’s technology. Construction company YIT has expressed interest in evaluating the new slabs in real-world applications. Photo: Consolis Parma
Betolar’s breakthrough process extracts metals and creates green cement from industrial waste
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
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Epiroc wins its largest contract ever
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Gold ore.

Auric Mining has started mining at Munda Gold Mine

The potential for integrating Betolar’s new method into large-scale industrial operations is also growing. Following an extensive testing program, Finnish precast concrete producer Consolis Parma is preparing to enter the production phase of low-carbon hollow-core slabs made with Betolar’s technology. Construction company YIT has expressed interest in evaluating the new slabs in real-world applications. Photo: Consolis Parma

Betolar’s breakthrough process extracts metals and creates green cement from industrial waste

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 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

In an effort to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers, European automotive manufacturers are making significant...

De Grey is an Australian gold mining company. De Grey is an Australian gold mining company.

Northern Star completes $3.25bn De Grey Mining acquisition

Northern Star Resources confirms the acquisition of gold mining company De Grey Mining Ltd (De...

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...

The acquisition positions Aruma in two of Australia’s leading mineral precincts, with the potential to develop high-value exploration projects. The acquisition positions Aruma in two of Australia’s leading mineral precincts, with the potential to develop high-value exploration projects.

Aruma acquires portfolio of copper and uranium projects 

Aruma has acquired a portfolio of copper and uranium exploration assets in tier1 mineral precincts...

XM Series package combines and gives access to the latest in digital technologies. Image courtesy: Metso XM Series package combines and gives access to the latest in digital technologies. Image courtesy: Metso

Metso introduces new crushing solution   

Metso is launching the XM Series, a highly advanced premium crushing solution that combines intelligence...

Responsible Mining Academy (RMA) is a new online learning platform for the mining industry that aims to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and skills to better lead or support sustainability and ESG in the mining sector. Responsible Mining Academy (RMA) is a new online learning platform for the mining industry that aims to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and skills to better lead or support sustainability and ESG in the mining sector.

New responsible mining academy aims to address ESG competency gap

In May, the mining ESG experts behind Sympact launched the Responsible Mining Academy (RMA), a...

Sinnika Sjunnesson. Photo: Pressbild Nolia Sinnika Sjunnesson. Photo: Pressbild Nolia

Cutting-edge innovations in focus for Euro Mine Expo 2024

Euro Mine Expo 2024, held May 28-30 in the Swedish town of Skellefteå, will feature...

Andritz's proprietary IDEAS simulation software will enable SMG to analyze energy consumption for greenfield operations, optimize process flowsheets, and predict power demand accurately. Andritz's proprietary IDEAS simulation software will enable SMG to analyze energy consumption for greenfield operations, optimize process flowsheets, and predict power demand accurately.

Spanish Mountain Gold partners with Andritz for more sustainable mining

Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (SMG), a Canadian mining and exploration company, has partnered with international...

Liberty has successfully tested its magnetite at specialised facilities in Egypt and Canada. Photo: Lars Lentz/Wikimedia Commons Liberty has successfully tested its magnetite at specialised facilities in Egypt and Canada. Photo: Lars Lentz/Wikimedia Commons

 Liberty successfully completes magnetite testing for hydrogen DRI-EAF production  

Liberty Primary Metals Australia, part of GFG Alliance, has successfully tested its magnetite at specialised...

Mothae began commercial operations in 2019 and is known to produce large, high-value diamonds which command the second highest dollar per carat for kimberlite diamonds worldwide. Image courtesy: Lucapa Diamond Mothae began commercial operations in 2019 and is known to produce large, high-value diamonds which command the second highest dollar per carat for kimberlite diamonds worldwide. Image courtesy: Lucapa Diamond

Lucapa Diamond plans to divest its Lesotho mine

Australia’s Lucapa Diamond plans to divest its 70% stake in the Mothae mine in Lesotho...

Anglo American plans to divest or demerge its De Beers diamond business in Southern Africa. Anglo American plans to divest or demerge its De Beers diamond business in Southern Africa.

Anglo American to sell or spin off its diamond business

Following completion of the asset review initiated during 2023, Anglo American announces plans to implement...

The mine is expected to boost gold output in the second half of 2024, with projections estimating an annual production of 83,000–93,000oz of gold. The mine is expected to boost gold output in the second half of 2024, with projections estimating an annual production of 83,000–93,000oz of gold.

Hochschild Mining achieves commercial production at its Mara Rosa gold mine

Hochschild Mining announces that commercial production has been achieved at the Company's Mara Rosa gold...

Lucara Diamond invests in Botswana. Photo by Lucara Diamond Lucara Diamond invests in Botswana. Photo by Lucara Diamond

Canada’s Lucara Diamond advances Botswana project

Investment progresses Canadian miner Lucara Diamond has announced that work on the underground expansion project...

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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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Investment progresses Toronto-based Doré Copper Mining has communicated additional high-grade copper results from the com-pany’s...
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