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Sandvik introduces new top hammer drill rig for mining applications
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Canstar signs LoI to acquire three exploration licences in Sweden
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
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
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Palladium Global Science Award 2026 opens submissions for new palladium applications
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Sandvik introduces new top hammer drill rig for mining applications

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Copyright © Conventus– AI-generated content. None of the material may be reproduced or used in other contexts without written permission.

Canstar signs LoI to acquire three exploration licences in Sweden

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

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

Image: China Precious Metals Industry Committee (CPMIC)/PRNewswire

Palladium Global Science Award 2026 opens submissions for new palladium applications

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...

Zulti South is important to RBM for maintaining a stable supply of zircon. Photo: Ivtorov/Wikimedia Commons Zulti South is important to RBM for maintaining a stable supply of zircon. Photo: Ivtorov/Wikimedia Commons

Rio Tinto approves Zulti South investment of $473 million

Rio Tinto has approved Richards Bay Minerals’ Zulti South project, lifting the suspension which has...

If successful, Japan’s deep-sea mining initiative would mark a significant shift in global rare earth geopolitics. Whether it can be scaled fast enough to meaningfully challenge China’s dominance remains uncertain — but the strategic urgency is no longer in question. Foto: Minamitorishima program If successful, Japan’s deep-sea mining initiative would mark a significant shift in global rare earth geopolitics. Whether it can be scaled fast enough to meaningfully challenge China’s dominance remains uncertain — but the strategic urgency is no longer in question. Foto: Minamitorishima program

Japan Turns to Deep Sea as China Cuts Rare Earths

China has escalated its trade dispute with Japan by freezing exports of so-called dual-use materials...

The Elijärvi mine in Kemi is the EU’s only chromium mine. Today, mining takes place underground at depths of about 1,000 metres. Photo: Wikimedia. Credit: Outokumpu. The Elijärvi mine in Kemi is the EU’s only chromium mine. Today, mining takes place underground at depths of about 1,000 metres. Photo: Wikimedia. Credit: Outokumpu.

Secret Lapland Project Could Boost EU Chrome Value

Finnish stainless steel producer Outokumpu is developing a new technology that could significantly increase the...

Furnace at Thyssenkrupp’s plant in Duisburg, where conventional and future low-emission steel routes are under discussion. Photo: Thyssenkrupp. Furnace at Thyssenkrupp’s plant in Duisburg, where conventional and future low-emission steel routes are under discussion. Photo: Thyssenkrupp.

EU green steel plan faces industry backlash

The European Commission risks directing public money to steel production outside the European Union unless...

Chuquicamata in Chile is one of the world’s largest open-pit copper mines. Photo: Wikipedia Commons. Credit: Reinhard Jahn Chuquicamata in Chile is one of the world’s largest open-pit copper mines. Photo: Wikipedia Commons. Credit: Reinhard Jahn

Copper price pullback after record as stocks surge

Copper prices recently climbed above 13 000 dollars per ton before retreating to around 12...

Advanced Navigation's Chimera Land, a 3D laser velocity sensor. Photo: Advanced Navigation Advanced Navigation's Chimera Land, a 3D laser velocity sensor. Photo: Advanced Navigation

Chimera Land – a breakthrough in uncharted underground mining

At SME MINEXCHANGE Conference, Advanced Navigation has unveiled Chimera Land - a 3D Laser Velocity...

The tunnel leading to the underground hydrogen storage facility in Luleå. Photo: Hybrit. The tunnel leading to the underground hydrogen storage facility in Luleå. Photo: Hybrit.

Hybrit cleared to expand hydrogen storage

The Hybrit steel consortium has been granted an extended temporary permit for its pilot hydrogen...

Visitors to PDAC 2026 will find Epiroc’s displays and team at booth #723 to see a selection of core bits and underground tooling, and booth #322 to learn about geoscience products. Photo: Epiroc Visitors to PDAC 2026 will find Epiroc’s displays and team at booth #723 to see a selection of core bits and underground tooling, and booth #322 to learn about geoscience products. Photo: Epiroc

Epiroc launches safety products at PDAC 2026

At the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), held from March 1st to March...

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Supply-side risks to critical minerals endanger surge in new technologies

The global transition to clean energy is gaining momentum, heavily relying on renewable technologies such...

Preliminary analysis has confirmed the monazite concentrate contains exceptional heavy rare earth content averaging 2.9% (and up to 3.9%) combined DyTb and averaging 11.9% (and up to 17.3%) yttrium, and light rare earth content including 21.8% neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr).  Photo: Peggy Greb, US department of agriculture/Wikimedia Commons Preliminary analysis has confirmed the monazite concentrate contains exceptional heavy rare earth content averaging 2.9% (and up to 3.9%) combined DyTb and averaging 11.9% (and up to 17.3%) yttrium, and light rare earth content including 21.8% neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr).  Photo: Peggy Greb, US department of agriculture/Wikimedia Commons

Sovereign recovers heavy rare earth monazite concentrate from tailings streams

Sovereign Metals Limited announces a significant and strategic rare earth value addition to its Kasiya...

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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...

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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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