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Hycamite, a developer of emission-free hydrogen and high-value carbon materials, has joined the €17 million Future Sustainable Electric Steel Mill (FutSteel) research project. Led by the University of Oulu and SSAB, the initiative aims to transform steelmaking by combining electric arc furnace technology with modernised hot rolling processes. Photo: Hycamite.
Hydrogen technology joins €17 million project to decarbonise steel production
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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Hycamite, a developer of emission-free hydrogen and high-value carbon materials, has joined the €17 million Future Sustainable Electric Steel Mill (FutSteel) research project. Led by the University of Oulu and SSAB, the initiative aims to transform steelmaking by combining electric arc furnace technology with modernised hot rolling processes. Photo: Hycamite.

Hydrogen technology joins €17 million project to decarbonise steel production
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

District Metals Corp. announces that it has commenced diamond drilling on the Österkälen Mineral License...

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...

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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...

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...

Australian Atlantic Lithium is targeting the delivery of Ghana's first lithium mine. Photo: Tomihahndorf Australian Atlantic Lithium is targeting the delivery of Ghana's first lithium mine. Photo: Tomihahndorf

Atlantic Lithium raises A$10 million to advance flagship Ewoyaa lithium project in Ghana

Atlantic Lithium Limited, a lithium exploration and development company targeting the delivery of Ghana's first...

The EU, USA, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Image courtesy: Peggy Greb/US Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons The EU, USA, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Image courtesy: Peggy Greb/US Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons

How magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, and recovery

Author: Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx The EU, USA, Japan, and numerous other...

Eramet is confident in the long-term outlook for lithium, a key metal in the battery technology for the growing Electric Vehicles market. Based on latest forecasts, the lithium market demand should almost double every five years in the next 20 years. Eramet is confident in the long-term outlook for lithium, a key metal in the battery technology for the growing Electric Vehicles market. Based on latest forecasts, the lithium market demand should almost double every five years in the next 20 years.

Eramet reaches full ownership of its flagship lithium business in Argentina

Following the successful operation of a pilot plant on site since end-2019, Eramet engaged construction...

The Rincon Lithium Project represents a significant potential source of battery-grade lithium carbonate necessary for the global energy transition. Image courtesy: Rio Tinto The Rincon Lithium Project represents a significant potential source of battery-grade lithium carbonate necessary for the global energy transition. Image courtesy: Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto and Fleet Space collaborate to advance exploration at the Rincon lithium project

Fleet Space Technologies, an Australia’s space exploration company, recently announced an ongoing collaboration with Rio...

The Metso scope of delivery consists of a KaldoTM furnace with off-gas handling and silver refining equipment. Photo: Metso The Metso scope of delivery consists of a KaldoTM furnace with off-gas handling and silver refining equipment. Photo: Metso

Metso to deliver precious metals refinery to Hindalco in India

Hindalco Industries Limited, a global leader in aluminum and copper, and a flagship company of...

The new facility, opened on October 25, 2024, will allow customer-specific pilot-scale testing to demonstrate the applicability and results of industrial-scale DRI smelting with Metso technology. Photo: Metso The new facility, opened on October 25, 2024, will allow customer-specific pilot-scale testing to demonstrate the applicability and results of industrial-scale DRI smelting with Metso technology. Photo: Metso

Metso opens DRI smelting furnace pilot facility in Pori, Finland

Metso has opened a state-of-the-art DRI (direct reduced iron) Smelting Furnace pilot facility in Pori...

Saudi Arabia offers several competitive incentives to support investors across various sectors and industries. These include 75% co-funding for capital expenditure (CAPEX), a five-year exemption on royalty fees, discounts of up to 30% for local downstream processing (with potential savings of up to 90%), a competitive 20% corporate tax rate, and the advantage of 100% foreign direct ownership. Image: TUBS/Wikimedia Commons Saudi Arabia offers several competitive incentives to support investors across various sectors and industries. These include 75% co-funding for capital expenditure (CAPEX), a five-year exemption on royalty fees, discounts of up to 30% for local downstream processing (with potential savings of up to 90%), a competitive 20% corporate tax rate, and the advantage of 100% foreign direct ownership. Image: TUBS/Wikimedia Commons

 Saudi Arabia's ministry of industry and mineral resources invites mining companies to join its 7th licensing round

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) is inviting exploration and mining companies to...

Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) is Metso’s new President and CEO. Photo: Metso Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) is Metso’s new President and CEO. Photo: Metso

Sami Takaluoma appointed President and CEO of Metso Corporation

Metso’s Board of Directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) as Metso’s new...

Tahaehueto modeled and prospective veins. Image: CNW Group/Luca Mining Corp  Tahaehueto modeled and prospective veins. Image: CNW Group/Luca Mining Corp 

Luca Mining commences exploration drilling at Tahuehueto gold mine

Luca Mining announces the start of an exploration drilling campaign at the Tahuehueto gold mine...

The Joint Venture will be comprised of 10 projects within the eastern Athabasca Basin, in Saskatchewan, Canada. AI-generated image. The Joint Venture will be comprised of 10 projects within the eastern Athabasca Basin, in Saskatchewan, Canada. AI-generated image.

IsoEnergy and Purepoint Uranium form uranium joint venture in Canada

IsoEnergy Ltd. and Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. announce that they have entered into a contribution...

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