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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...

Rio Tinto to develop lithium project in Chile’s Salar de Maricunga

Rio Tinto and Corporación Nacional Del Cobre de Chile have signed binding agreements to form...

Rare earths. Photo: Peggy Greb/US Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons Rare earths. Photo: Peggy Greb/US Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons

Lynas achieves first separated dysprosium oxide production

Lynas Rare Earths announces first production of Dysprosium Oxide (Dy) at Lynas Malaysia. As announced...

Visualization of the new refining plant: Talga Visualization of the new refining plant: Talga

Talga signs binding Vittangi anode offtake agreement

Talga signs binding Vittangi anode offtake agreement Battery materials company Talga Group announces the execution...

Gold ore. Gold ore.

Auric Mining has started mining at Munda Gold Mine

Australian Auric Mining has commenced mining operations at the Munda gold mine starter pit near...

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 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

– We have developed a method that addresses two major industrial challenges: the recovery of...

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 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

As Ukraine’s war-torn economy struggles to stay afloat, the European Parliament has voted to extend...

Barrick Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, Canada. Photo: P199/Wikimedia Commons Barrick Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, Canada. Photo: P199/Wikimedia Commons

Barrick Gold drops ‘Gold’ from name

Barrick Gold Corporation recently announced that it plans to change its name to Barrick Mining...

A Pit Viper 271 E rotary blasthole drill rig. Photo: Epiroc A Pit Viper 271 E rotary blasthole drill rig. Photo: Epiroc

Epiroc wins its largest contract ever

Epiroc has won a significant contract to deliver a major fleet of fully autonomous and...

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...

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