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The automated Aramac L140B can operate autonomously for up to 8 hours, compared with 
around 5 hours in manned mode, showing how underground production can become safer, easier 
to operate, and more scalable. Photo: Aramine
Autonomous mining is no longer a concept - it’s happening
Finland’s critical minerals could play a pivotal role in Europe’s green transition. Business Finland believes the country’s mining sector has the potential to double in size if investment is supported by stable, long-term policy conditions. Photo: Terrafame.
Finland Sits on Europe’s Critical Minerals Treasure – But Policy Will Shape Its Future
Metso’s Nordberg® MP800 cone crushers. Photo: Metso
Metso to deliver cone crushers to Grupo Mexico
Location of the discovery. Graphite is one of the battery industry's most important raw materials. The newly discovered deposit in Siikalatva could eventually become one of the largest in Europe and help reduce the EU's dependence on imported graphite. Click the X in the upper-left corner to enlarge the image. Map: Kupukan Grafiitti.
Graphite Discovery in Finland Can Reduce Europe’s Dependence on China
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District Metals commences drilling at Österkälen in Sweden
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The automated Aramac L140B can operate autonomously for up to 8 hours, compared with 
around 5 hours in manned mode, showing how underground production can become safer, easier 
to operate, and more scalable. Photo: Aramine

Autonomous mining is no longer a concept - it’s happening

Finland’s critical minerals could play a pivotal role in Europe’s green transition. Business Finland believes the country’s mining sector has the potential to double in size if investment is supported by stable, long-term policy conditions. Photo: Terrafame.

Finland Sits on Europe’s Critical Minerals Treasure – But Policy Will Shape Its Future

Metso’s Nordberg® MP800 cone crushers. Photo: Metso

Metso to deliver cone crushers to Grupo Mexico

Location of the discovery. Graphite is one of the battery industry's most important raw materials. The newly discovered deposit in Siikalatva could eventually become one of the largest in Europe and help reduce the EU's dependence on imported graphite. Click the X in the upper-left corner to enlarge the image. Map: Kupukan Grafiitti.

Graphite Discovery in Finland Can Reduce Europe’s Dependence on China

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District Metals commences drilling at Österkälen in Sweden

Göran Björkman, CEO and President Alleima on stage. Photo: Alleima Göran Björkman, CEO and President Alleima on stage. Photo: Alleima

Alleima inaugurates Tube Mill 2026 in Sandviken, Sweden

Recently, a historic milestone for Alleima was marked with the inauguration of the Tube Mill...

Grinding sludge and ferrous chloride. Photo: SKF Grinding sludge and ferrous chloride. Photo: SKF

SKF invests in startup Anferra

SKF announced a strategic investment, together with Stephen Industries and Chalmers Ventures, in startup Anferra...

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Brass with the Industry’s Lowest CO₂ Footprint

Nordic Brass Gusum is proud to introduce a long-awaited and highly requested milestone: EPD:s for...

Operations at Sibanye-Stillwater in South Africa. The company expects global platinum mine production to decline significantly over the coming decade. Photo: Sibanye-Stillwater Operations at Sibanye-Stillwater in South Africa. The company expects global platinum mine production to decline significantly over the coming decade. Photo: Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye Sees Long-Term Platinum Deficit as Mine Output Declines

South African mining company Sibanye-Stillwater believes the global platinum market is heading toward a prolonged...

Metso LCS focuses on a specific goal or continuous long-term performance improvement measured by mutually agreed, shared targets. Photo: Metso Metso LCS focuses on a specific goal or continuous long-term performance improvement measured by mutually agreed, shared targets. Photo: Metso

Metso secures two multi-year filtration LCS contracts

Metso has signed two multi-year Life Cycle Services (LCS) agreements with key mining customers: a...

Stegra, previously known as H2 Green Steel, is developing an integrated industrial site in Boden where hydrogen will be used to produce iron and steel with significantly lower carbon emissions. The water treatment plant is a central part of the process because electrolysers require large volumes of highly purified water. Aquatech will operate the facility under a 25-year service agreement, while Enersense is responsible for installing piping systems and steel structures. Image: Stegra Stegra, previously known as H2 Green Steel, is developing an integrated industrial site in Boden where hydrogen will be used to produce iron and steel with significantly lower carbon emissions. The water treatment plant is a central part of the process because electrolysers require large volumes of highly purified water. Aquatech will operate the facility under a 25-year service agreement, while Enersense is responsible for installing piping systems and steel structures. Image: Stegra

New major order for Boden as Enersense joins the Stegra steel project

Finnish infrastructure company Enersense has signed a contract worth approximately €30 million with US-based Aquatech...

The new screens represent a new generation of high-capacity and high-accuracy vibrating screens. The solution enables up to 20% higher throughput. Photo: Metso The new screens represent a new generation of high-capacity and high-accuracy vibrating screens. The solution enables up to 20% higher throughput. Photo: Metso

Metso launches ELL Series screens to boost quarry throughput

Metso is expanding its screening offering for the European market with the launch of the...

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Finland trains Tanzanian mining teachers as Europe looks to Africa's minerals

An unusual training project is currently underway deep in the forests of northern Finland, aiming...

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Influencers foresee Asia’s mining expansion amid rising energy security concerns

Asia’s mining sector is gaining traction among influencers on X, with discussions focused on energy...

Spodumene-bearing pegmatite, grab sample E00105637 grading 5.11% Li2O. Photo: CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.) Spodumene-bearing pegmatite, grab sample E00105637 grading 5.11% Li2O. Photo: CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.)

Rock Tech Lithium expands Made-in-Ontario lithium supply chain

Rock Tech Lithium announces that it has entered into an option agreement dated June 17...

Operation area of Zijin Mining Group in Serbia. Zijin Mining Group is a Chinese mining giant with operations on several continents. Copper is a strategic metal used in power transmission, electronics, batteries and industrial applications. The United States has previously imposed import restrictions on products linked to suspected forced labour, particularly within supply chains involving Chinese companies. Foto: Zijin Mining Group Operation area of Zijin Mining Group in Serbia. Zijin Mining Group is a Chinese mining giant with operations on several continents. Copper is a strategic metal used in power transmission, electronics, batteries and industrial applications. The United States has previously imposed import restrictions on products linked to suspected forced labour, particularly within supply chains involving Chinese companies. Foto: Zijin Mining Group

US Halts Copper Imports from Chinese-Owned Mining Company in Serbia

The geopolitical struggle between the United States and China over strategic raw materials has expanded...

Spraymec 2100 enables controlled, repeatable spraying performance and consistent concrete quality under varying site conditions. Photo: Normet Spraymec 2100 enables controlled, repeatable spraying performance and consistent concrete quality under varying site conditions. Photo: Normet

Normet launches new self‑propelled concrete sprayer

Normet announces the launch of the Spraymec 2100, a new self‑propelled concrete sprayer designed to...

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Lynas Rare Earths announces A$750m equity raise

Lynas Rare Earths announces the successful completion of its fully underwritten institutional A$750 million placement...

Rubidium is a critical raw material with applications in high-tech sectors. Rubidium christals. Photo: ErpingWu/Wikimedia Commons Rubidium is a critical raw material with applications in high-tech sectors. Rubidium christals. Photo: ErpingWu/Wikimedia Commons

Everest Metals secures funding for rubidium extraction

Everest Metals announces that it has secured A$150,000 in funding from the Minerals Research Institute...

The AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator bridges the gap from classroom learning to operational readiness by giving operators an immersive, hands-on environment to practice, make mistakes and refine their skills before working in a live mine, according to Sandvik. Image courtesy: Sandvik The AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator bridges the gap from classroom learning to operational readiness by giving operators an immersive, hands-on environment to practice, make mistakes and refine their skills before working in a live mine, according to Sandvik. Image courtesy: Sandvik

Sandvik launches AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator

Sandvik Mining is introducing a new AutoMine® Surface Drilling Training Simulator, designed to accelerate operator...

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NoHo to acquire 51% of the Alvarado gold mine in Arizona

NoHo announces it has executed a binding purchase agreement to acquire a controlling 51% interest...

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Steel Dynamics to acquire share in New Process Steel

Steel Dynamics recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the...

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Fortescue’s profit plunges by more than 40 percent

Australian mining company Fortescue reports a 41 percent drop in profit for the 2025 financial...

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Locksley to develop domestic processing of US sourced antimony

Locksley Resources announced it has formally signed a strategic Research & Development Agreement with Houston-based...

Plan map of the 2025 Aida drill program with mafic host units outlined within the Aida shear corridor. (CNW Group/First Nordic Metals Corp.) Plan map of the 2025 Aida drill program with mafic host units outlined within the Aida shear corridor. (CNW Group/First Nordic Metals Corp.)

First Nordic announces several gold bearing structures identified

First Nordic Metals announce results to date (14 of 39 holes) from its 2025 diamond...

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Epiroc breaks ground on new production and R&D facility in India

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, today...

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Sandvik wins major mining equipment order in Botswana

Sandvik has received a major underground mining equipment order from the China-based global mining contractor...

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Denarius intends to buy stake in Europa Metals’ Toral project

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Africa-focused miner advances Ethiopian gold projects

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Global aluminum prices growing, reaching almost record highs

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