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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
Barrick Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, Canada. Photo: P199/Wikimedia Commons
Barrick Gold drops ‘Gold’ from name
A Pit Viper 271 E rotary blasthole drill rig. Photo: Epiroc
Epiroc wins its largest contract ever
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
De Grey is an Australian gold mining company.
Northern Star completes $3.25bn De Grey Mining acquisition
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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

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

Barrick Gold drops ‘Gold’ from name

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

Epiroc wins its largest contract ever

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

De Grey is an Australian gold mining company.

Northern Star completes $3.25bn De Grey Mining acquisition

The agreement focuses on kaolin supplies. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The agreement focuses on kaolin supplies. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

KaMin and Omya announce new agent partnership agreement

KaMin and Omya announced that the two companies have entered into a new agreement to...

Luwowo Coltan mine near Rubaya in North Kivu, in Congo. Luwowo is one of several validated mining sites that comply with CIRGL-DRC standards and guarantee conflict-free minerals. SRSG visits this coltan mine in Rubaya. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic. Foto: Photographer: MONUSCO Photos Luwowo Coltan mine near Rubaya in North Kivu, in Congo. Luwowo is one of several validated mining sites that comply with CIRGL-DRC standards and guarantee conflict-free minerals. SRSG visits this coltan mine in Rubaya. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic. Foto: Photographer: MONUSCO Photos

Belgium signals deeper interest in Congo’s critical minerals

Belgium is open to expanding its involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mining...

CCZ: An area of approximately 4.5 million square kilometres in the northern Pacific Ocean, located between Hawaii and Mexico. Home to the world’s largest known deposits of polymetallic nodules, including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese – all critical for batteries and green technologies. The region is estimated to contain more than 21 billion tonnes of nodules.
Graphic: ISA / MDPI CCZ: An area of approximately 4.5 million square kilometres in the northern Pacific Ocean, located between Hawaii and Mexico. Home to the world’s largest known deposits of polymetallic nodules, including nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese – all critical for batteries and green technologies. The region is estimated to contain more than 21 billion tonnes of nodules.
Graphic: ISA / MDPI

Deep-sea mining: critical metals solution or environmental risk?

Rich metal deposits on the seafloor could power the clean energy transition – but at...

The Elijärvi mine in Keminmaa is the only chromium mine within the European Union. Photo: Outokumpu The Elijärvi mine in Keminmaa is the only chromium mine within the European Union. Photo: Outokumpu

Finland’s only chromium mine may expand into a protected forest

Outokumpu seeks a permit to develop more ore while offering compensation elsewhere. The proposal includes...

An example of a manganese nodule that can be found on the sea floor. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic, kredit: James St. John An example of a manganese nodule that can be found on the sea floor. Foto: Wikipedia Common Lic, kredit: James St. John

Norway’s deep-sea mining plans on hold — but not abandoned

Norway’s ambitions to mine minerals from the Arctic seabed remain in limbo following the government’s...

Symbolic image. Photo: Creative Commons License. Credit: PIRO4D Symbolic image. Photo: Creative Commons License. Credit: PIRO4D

New copper-based alloy from the US could reshape industry and defence

A new metal alloy developed in the United States, in collaboration with several universities, could...

One key aspect of the anode casting equipment is its modularity. Photo: Metso One key aspect of the anode casting equipment is its modularity. Photo: Metso

Metso launches fully electric anode weighing and casting machine

Metso is launching a fully electric Anode Weighing and Casting Machine to address the needs...

The Hydnum Steel project is being developed in close collaboration with Siemens, ABEI Energy, and Russula Corporation. Photo: Hydnum Steel The Hydnum Steel project is being developed in close collaboration with Siemens, ABEI Energy, and Russula Corporation. Photo: Hydnum Steel

Thyssenkrupp moves toward green steel with new project in Puertollano

German company Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has signed a strategic agreement to purchase one hundred thousand...

Examination of critical mineral deposits. Photo: AA Sakatti Mining Oy Examination of critical mineral deposits. Photo: AA Sakatti Mining Oy

EU highlights strategic mining and recycling projects – several located in Finland

The European Commission has, for the first time, published a list of strategic projects covering...

A blast furnace at ArcelorMittal’s steelworks in Gent, Belgium, where a pilot carbon capture unit has been installed
Photo: ArcelorMittal A blast furnace at ArcelorMittal’s steelworks in Gent, Belgium, where a pilot carbon capture unit has been installed
Photo: ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal delays green steel investments – awaits better conditions

ArcelorMittal no longer expects hydrogen-based ironmaking or carbon capture and storage (CCS) to become economically...

Ghana in West Africa. Map: Eric Gaba (Sting) — CIA World Factbook/Wikimedia Commons Ghana in West Africa. Map: Eric Gaba (Sting) — CIA World Factbook/Wikimedia Commons

Atlantic Lithium negotiates with Ghana to revise terms for Ewoyaa lithium project

Australian Atlantic Lithium is in negotiation with the Ghanaian Government to review the fiscal terms...

Integrated approach means less hassle and more support for complete slope stability monitoring solutions. Copyright photo: Gorodenkoff Productions OU Integrated approach means less hassle and more support for complete slope stability monitoring solutions. Copyright photo: Gorodenkoff Productions OU

Trimble and GroundProbe collaborate to offer complete portfolio for geotechnical and geospatial mining professionals

Trimble and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions specializing in real-time solutions for measuring and...

The Mesa center will offer jobs to skilled personnel, including service engineers and technical experts. Photo: Metso The Mesa center will offer jobs to skilled personnel, including service engineers and technical experts. Photo: Metso

Metso breaks ground on major expansion in Arizona, USA

Metso celebrated the groundbreaking of its service center expansion and new training facility, in Mesa...

The Soğut plant will feature, for example, Metso’s NordwheelerTM jaw crushing unit, SelectTM SAG and ball mills, TankCell flotation cells in different sizes, HRT High Rate Thickening units and Larox PF pressure filters, as well as slurry pumps and gold room equipment. The Soğut plant will feature, for example, Metso’s NordwheelerTM jaw crushing unit, SelectTM SAG and ball mills, TankCell flotation cells in different sizes, HRT High Rate Thickening units and Larox PF pressure filters, as well as slurry pumps and gold room equipment.

Gübretaş awards Metso with EUR 70 million order for a complete gold plant

Metso and Gübretaş Maden Yatırımları A.Ş. have signed an agreement on a complete gold ore...

APAC is estimated to contribute 89% to the growth of the global market. APAC is estimated to contribute 89% to the growth of the global market.

Iron ore market expected to grow by USD 57.5 billion from 2024 to 2028

The global iron ore market size is estimated to grow by USD 57.5 billion from...

The Ascend Elements facility in Covington is one of North America's largest lithium-ion battery recycling facilities. Photo: PRNewsfoto/Ascend Elements The Ascend Elements facility in Covington is one of North America's largest lithium-ion battery recycling facilities. Photo: PRNewsfoto/Ascend Elements

Ascend Elements to increase US production of lithium carbonate by 60 per cent

Ascend Elements, a vertically integrated battery materials company, will begin producing >99% pure, sustainable lithium...

Installation of the initial two hoists is currently in progress, while the further two hoisting systems are being prepared for installation and commission between 2026 and 2027. Photo: BHP Jansen Installation of the initial two hoists is currently in progress, while the further two hoisting systems are being prepared for installation and commission between 2026 and 2027. Photo: BHP Jansen

ABB to deliver world’s largest production capacity mine hoist to BHP Jansen Potash Project

ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three...

Antimony concentrate from the Stibnite Gold Project could be processed alongside Sunshine Silver's own production, together achieving up to 40% of annual U.S. antimony demand. Photo: http://images-of-elements.com/Wikimedia Commons Antimony concentrate from the Stibnite Gold Project could be processed alongside Sunshine Silver's own production, together achieving up to 40% of annual U.S. antimony demand. Photo: http://images-of-elements.com/Wikimedia Commons

Perpetua Resources and Sunshine Silver announce agreement to advance domestic antimony supply chain

Perpetua Resources Corp. announced its wholly owned subsidiary Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. has entered into...

Uranium mining in Utah and Colorado has a significant history, closely tied to the discovery of rich mineral deposits in the state’s southwestern region. Photo: Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons Uranium mining in Utah and Colorado has a significant history, closely tied to the discovery of rich mineral deposits in the state’s southwestern region. Photo: Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons

Urano Energy acquires 15 uranium properties in Utah, Colorado

Urano Energy announces that it has completed the acquisition of fifteen uranium properties. The properties...

The SMA urges the incoming administration to take quick action in five areas. The SMA urges the incoming administration to take quick action in five areas.

US steel industry submits five-point plan for manufacturing to incoming administration

The Steel Manufacturers Association recently ent the transition team of President-elect Donald J. Trump a...

Photo: Metso Photo: Metso

 Metso launches modernized Anode Furnace with improved impurity removal  

Metso is launching a next-generation Anode Furnace for reducing CO2 emissions, improving impurity removal capabilities...

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Epiroc to acquire leading provider of mining automation solutions

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed...
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Metso Outotec launches DRI Smelting Furnace  

Metso Outotec is launching the innovative DRI (direct reduced iron) Smelting Furnace to substitute blast...

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Miner advances Peruvian silver-copper project

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Copper miner reports positive results at Canadian mine

Investment progresses Toronto-based Doré Copper Mining has communicated additional high-grade copper results from the com-pany’s...
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Miner finalises PEA on Peruvian project

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Global aluminium prices are steadily growing amid the ongoing recovery of major international economics and...
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