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Colombia has significant deposits of minerals used in defence, electronics and advanced manufacturing. Its tungsten and antimony resources are attracting increased attention as the United States seeks to reduce its dependence on Chinese-controlled raw material supply chains. Illustrative image, AI-generated. Copyright: Conventus.
Colombia’s Mineral Resources Gain Growing Strategic Importance
A five-year technology development program will pilot autonomous and remotely operated mining solutions at El Teniente mine, Chile. Photo: Normet
Codelco and Normet partner to accelerate autonomous underground mining technologies
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Arrow increases Pilbara iron ore footprint by 400 per cent
Voestalpine CEO Herbert Eibensteiner (left) and board member Hubert Zajicek present the company's latest steel development. Photo: Voestalpine AG.
Austrian Voestalpine Shares Remain Stable Ahead of Market Opening
Kangankunde Process Plant. Photo: Lindian Resources
Lindian’s Kangankunde rare earths project advances towards commissioning
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Colombia has significant deposits of minerals used in defence, electronics and advanced manufacturing. Its tungsten and antimony resources are attracting increased attention as the United States seeks to reduce its dependence on Chinese-controlled raw material supply chains. Illustrative image, AI-generated. Copyright: Conventus.

Colombia’s Mineral Resources Gain Growing Strategic Importance
A five-year technology development program will pilot autonomous and remotely operated mining solutions at El Teniente mine, Chile. Photo: Normet

Codelco and Normet partner to accelerate autonomous underground mining technologies
Image: AI-generated image. Not a photograph. Copyright © Conventus – AI-generated content. None of the material may be reproduced or used in other contexts without written permission.

Arrow increases Pilbara iron ore footprint by 400 per cent

Voestalpine CEO Herbert Eibensteiner (left) and board member Hubert Zajicek present the company's latest steel development. Photo: Voestalpine AG.

Austrian Voestalpine Shares Remain Stable Ahead of Market Opening
Kangankunde Process Plant. Photo: Lindian Resources

Lindian’s Kangankunde rare earths project advances towards commissioning

Dillinger France is upgrading heavy plate production at its Dunkirk facility with new automation technology supplied by SMS Group. The modernisation will expand the plant's ability to process high-strength steel grades. Photo: Dillinger. Dillinger France is upgrading heavy plate production at its Dunkirk facility with new automation technology supplied by SMS Group. The modernisation will expand the plant's ability to process high-strength steel grades. Photo: Dillinger.

New Automation Technology to Improve Steel Production in Dunkirk

French heavy plate manufacturer Dillinger France is launching a modernisation project at its production facility...

Professors Jukka Kömi (left) and Timo Fabritius at the University of Oulu are working with SSAB to develop new steel grades and manufacturing processes aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from steel production. Photo: University of Oulu. Professors Jukka Kömi (left) and Timo Fabritius at the University of Oulu are working with SSAB to develop new steel grades and manufacturing processes aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from steel production. Photo: University of Oulu.

SSAB and Finnish Researchers Invest €40 Million in Cleaner Steel

SSAB and the University of Oulu are developing new technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions...

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Mercuria signs gold offtake agreement with Heritage Minerals

Mercuria Group announces that it has entered into a prepayment and offtake agreement with Heritage...

The EU's new steel import rules have intensified tensions between European steel producers and importing companies. Criticism focuses on quota allocation and opportunities to influence the regulatory framework. Illustrative image. Photo: Creative Commons / Geralt. The EU's new steel import rules have intensified tensions between European steel producers and importing companies. Criticism focuses on quota allocation and opportunities to influence the regulatory framework. Illustrative image. Photo: Creative Commons / Geralt.

EU Steel Quotas Spark Criticism from Importers

The European Commission's consultation on new steel import quotas has drawn criticism from German steel...

Photo caption: Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, where production declined and operating costs increased during the third quarter of 2026. Photo: Paladin Energy. Photo caption: Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, where production declined and operating costs increased during the third quarter of 2026. Photo: Paladin Energy.

Paladin Energy Faces Rising Uranium Mining Costs

Australian mining company Paladin Energy reported a 19% decline in uranium production at its Langer...

Per Elfgren, Head of SSAB Special Steels, Karin Palmqvist, Site and production manager in Oxelösund and Johnny Sjöström, President & CEO of SSAB. Photo: SSAB Per Elfgren, Head of SSAB Special Steels, Karin Palmqvist, Site and production manager in Oxelösund and Johnny Sjöström, President & CEO of SSAB. Photo: SSAB

SSAB starts construction of new quenching line in Oxelösund

SSAB recently marked the start of construction of its new quenching line in Oxelösund. The...

Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is undergoing extensive restructuring to improve profitability, while the group's naval operations benefit from major new shipbuilding contracts. Illustration: Marine Forum. Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is undergoing extensive restructuring to improve profitability, while the group's naval operations benefit from major new shipbuilding contracts. Illustration: Marine Forum.

Thyssenkrupp Wins Major Naval Order Amid Steel Industry Crisis

German industrial group Thyssenkrupp is facing two major developments. Its naval subsidiary TKMS has secured...

The new department store in Åland is part of Biltema’s continued expansion in Finland. Biltema store in Kempele, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. Illustrative image: Wikimedia Commons, credit: Ville Siliämaa. The new department store in Åland is part of Biltema’s continued expansion in Finland. Biltema store in Kempele, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. Illustrative image: Wikimedia Commons, credit: Ville Siliämaa.

Imported steel raises costs for Biltema’s new Åland store

Biltema’s planned Åland store will cost more than comparable projects in Sweden and mainland Finland...

The Sokli deposit was discovered in 1967 and was long primarily associated with phosphate for fertiliser production. In recent years, interest has increasingly focused on the area’s rare earth elements, which the EU considers strategically important for reducing dependence on China. Photo: Sokli Oy The Sokli deposit was discovered in 1967 and was long primarily associated with phosphate for fertiliser production. In recent years, interest has increasingly focused on the area’s rare earth elements, which the EU considers strategically important for reducing dependence on China. Photo: Sokli Oy

Finland moves ahead with Sokli despite unresolved permits

The Finnish state is increasing funding for the Sokli mining project in Savukoski, eastern Lapland...

Bay Minette First Coil. Milestone advances one of the largest new U.S. aluminum manufacturing investments in decades toward commercial shipments in 2027. Photo: Novelis Bay Minette First Coil. Milestone advances one of the largest new U.S. aluminum manufacturing investments in decades toward commercial shipments in 2027. Photo: Novelis

Novelis produces first coil at greenfield aluminum plant in Alabama

Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling...

KrossKonsult specializes in crushing, screening, and material handling solutions. Photo: Metso KrossKonsult specializes in crushing, screening, and material handling solutions. Photo: Metso

Metso expands distributor partnership with KrossKonsult in Norway

Metso has expanded its long-standing partnership with KrossKonsult AB and its Norwegian subsidiary, KrossKonsult Norway...

Hot rolling of a steel plate at Outokumpu’s Tornio site in Finland in January 2026. The company is developing new methods to reduce emissions from stainless steel production. Photo: Outokumpu. Hot rolling of a steel plate at Outokumpu’s Tornio site in Finland in January 2026. The company is developing new methods to reduce emissions from stainless steel production. Photo: Outokumpu.

Finnish research points to cleaner stainless steel

Biocarbon made from forest industry side streams could replace part of the fossil coke used...

Rendering of Hydnum Steel’s planned hydrogen-based steel production facility in Puertollano, central Spain. Image: Hydnum Steel. Rendering of Hydnum Steel’s planned hydrogen-based steel production facility in Puertollano, central Spain. Image: Hydnum Steel.

Hydnum Steel plans stake sale to finance hydrogen-based plant

Spanish steel start-up Hydnum Steel is reportedly planning to sell a 50% stake in the...

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Artemis to acquire Vista Gold for US$427 million

Artemis Gold Inc. and Vista Gold Corp. announce they entered into a definitive agreement on...

Pollucite concentrate (~12% Cs2O) produced from prior XRT ore sorting program (see news release dated October 9, 2025), of which a portion was used as feed for the bench-scale caesium extraction and recovery program through Koch Technology Solutions discussed herein. Photo: PMET Resources Inc. Pollucite concentrate (~12% Cs2O) produced from prior XRT ore sorting program (see news release dated October 9, 2025), of which a portion was used as feed for the bench-scale caesium extraction and recovery program through Koch Technology Solutions discussed herein. Photo: PMET Resources Inc.

PMET successfully completes caesium testwork program

PMET Resources Inc. reports results from its Phase 2 bench-scale caesium testwork program completed by...

Steel plate is straightened after rolling to achieve the shape and flatness needed for further processing. Salzgitter says its new machine will help it supply steel for energy infrastructure, including potential offshore wind applications. Photo: Salzgitter AG. Steel plate is straightened after rolling to achieve the shape and flatness needed for further processing. Salzgitter says its new machine will help it supply steel for energy infrastructure, including potential offshore wind applications. Photo: Salzgitter AG.

Salzgitter expands heavy plate production for wind power

German steel group Salzgitter has commissioned a hot straightening machine at its Mülheim an der...

LCS solution hero - Analyzers. Photo: Metso LCS solution hero - Analyzers. Photo: Metso

Metso secures a major analyzer services agreement for copper processing operations

Metso has secured its largest analyzer Life Cycle Services (LCS) agreement to date with a...

Marcegaglia is introducing a new pricing structure for welded steel tubes as the cost of hot-rolled coil and transport continues to rise. Photo: Marcegaglia. Marcegaglia is introducing a new pricing structure for welded steel tubes as the cost of hot-rolled coil and transport continues to rise. Photo: Marcegaglia.

Marcegaglia’s new pricing model raises welded tube costs

Italian steel and tube producer Marcegaglia is introducing a new pricing model for welded steel...

Major operating gains support the potential for lower unit costs, higher titanium throughput, and a modular capital-efficient expansion pathway. Titanium. Photo: Alchemist-hp/Wikimedia Commons Major operating gains support the potential for lower unit costs, higher titanium throughput, and a modular capital-efficient expansion pathway. Titanium. Photo: Alchemist-hp/Wikimedia Commons

IperionX validates GenX continuous titanium production

IperionX Limited announces that GenX, its next-generation continuous HAMR™ titanium production platform, has been successfully...

European Commission headquarter in Brussels. Photo: EmDee/Wikimedia Commons European Commission headquarter in Brussels. Photo: EmDee/Wikimedia Commons

Eurofer backs von der Leyen’s climate and competitiveness agenda

Europe’s steel industry has welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s focus on competitiveness...

The United States wants to train more mining engineers and specialists in mineral processing and recycling. The Department of Energy is allocating $16 million to 16 educational programmes. Illustrative image. Photo: Agincourt Resources. The United States wants to train more mining engineers and specialists in mineral processing and recycling. The Department of Energy is allocating $16 million to 16 educational programmes. Illustrative image. Photo: Agincourt Resources.

Skills shortage threatens US critical minerals strategy

The US Department of Energy is allocating $16 million to education in mining and critical...

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