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Centre of Orivesi municipality.  Earlier mining activities have also influenced public opinion in Orivesi in the region. Photo: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Credit: Orivesi Municipality
Australian lithium exploration plan sparks conflict in Finnish Orivesi
Iron ore train arriving at Port Hedland in Pilbara. Photo: Nachoman.au/Wikimedia Commons
Metal Logic purchases Pilbara site to deploy steel smelter
Endomines geologists during exploration work. The global gold price has risen to record levels in recent years, increasing the value of newly discovered deposits. Photo: Endomines.
New major gold discovery reported in eastern Finland
Dore bar from the first gold pour after the Don Mario Plant Restart. Photo: CNW Group/Orvana Minerals Corp.
Orvana announces first Doré from Don Mario plant restart
Finland hosts several known diamond occurrences, particularly in Karelia and Lapland. Exploration often focuses on areas containing kimberlite or lamproite rocks, which can carry diamonds transported from deep within the Earth’s mantle. Symbol image: Creative Commons Lic, Sally Anner
Diamond hunt planned in eastern Finland by Spanish company
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Centre of Orivesi municipality.  Earlier mining activities have also influenced public opinion in Orivesi in the region. Photo: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Credit: Orivesi Municipality

Australian lithium exploration plan sparks conflict in Finnish Orivesi

Iron ore train arriving at Port Hedland in Pilbara. Photo: Nachoman.au/Wikimedia Commons

Metal Logic purchases Pilbara site to deploy steel smelter

Endomines geologists during exploration work. The global gold price has risen to record levels in recent years, increasing the value of newly discovered deposits. Photo: Endomines.

New major gold discovery reported in eastern Finland

Dore bar from the first gold pour after the Don Mario Plant Restart. Photo: CNW Group/Orvana Minerals Corp.

Orvana announces first Doré from Don Mario plant restart

Finland hosts several known diamond occurrences, particularly in Karelia and Lapland. Exploration often focuses on areas containing kimberlite or lamproite rocks, which can carry diamonds transported from deep within the Earth’s mantle. Symbol image: Creative Commons Lic, Sally Anner

Diamond hunt planned in eastern Finland by Spanish company

The Korsnäs lead mine in Finland’s Ostrobothnia region is now abandoned but still contains large quantities of mining waste. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Sananiekka57. The Korsnäs lead mine in Finland’s Ostrobothnia region is now abandoned but still contains large quantities of mining waste. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Sananiekka57.

Heavy metals from abandoned Finnish mine may leak for decades

A comprehensive environmental investigation of the abandoned lead mine in Korsnäs in Finland’s region of...

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Driving just transitions in the mining and steel sectors

A new report presents the outcome of a joint initiative between ResponsibleSteel and the Initiative...

From the left, Kalle Luoto, CEO, Nordec, and Jörgen Olsson, CEO, Viscaria. Photo: Fabian Wester. From the left, Kalle Luoto, CEO, Nordec, and Jörgen Olsson, CEO, Viscaria. Photo: Fabian Wester.

Nordec to build Viscaria mine processing plant in Kiruna

Nordec has signed an agreement with Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria to build the processing plant structure for...

Founded in 1998, G-Tech is headquartered in Taiwan and has emerged to a technology leader in its field with critical IP of vibration analyzers, diagnostic tools, and condition monitoring systems. Photo: SKF Founded in 1998, G-Tech is headquartered in Taiwan and has emerged to a technology leader in its field with critical IP of vibration analyzers, diagnostic tools, and condition monitoring systems. Photo: SKF

SKF makes acquisition to strengthen its Condition Monitoring portfolio

SKF has signed an agreement to acquire G-Tech Instruments Inc., a leading specialist within condition...

Mineral-rich landscape in Las Médulas in Spain, a historic mining area shaped by ancient Roman gold extraction. Photo: Rafael Ibáñez Fernández / Wikimedia Commons. Mineral-rich landscape in Las Médulas in Spain, a historic mining area shaped by ancient Roman gold extraction. Photo: Rafael Ibáñez Fernández / Wikimedia Commons.

Four mining projects to boost supply of battery metals

Global demand for battery metals is expected to increase sharply during the next decade. Analysts...

285 employees will be affected by the move. The Boliden Kevitsa plant in Finland. Photo: Boliden 285 employees will be affected by the move. The Boliden Kevitsa plant in Finland. Photo: Boliden

Boliden to cut jobs at its Kevitsa plant in Finland

Due to the quadrupling of mining tax in Finland, Boliden Kevitsa has called for change...

Sokli geologists at work in Finnish Lapland. Photo: Sokli Oy. Sokli geologists at work in Finnish Lapland. Photo: Sokli Oy.

Finland commits €65 million to advance Sokli mine project

Finland’s government is allocating €65 million to move the Sokli mining project forward in Savukoski...

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Sandvik introduces new top hammer drill rig for mining applications

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas will be the venue for the market launch of Sandvik’s...

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Canstar signs LoI to acquire three exploration licences in Sweden

Canstar Resources Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to acquire a...

Powder Metallurgy (PM), a manufacturing process known for producing complex metal parts with minimal material loss, is emerging as a key technology enabling this transition across automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors. Fine iron powder. Photo: Anonimski/Wikimedia Commons Powder Metallurgy (PM), a manufacturing process known for producing complex metal parts with minimal material loss, is emerging as a key technology enabling this transition across automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors. Fine iron powder. Photo: Anonimski/Wikimedia Commons

Global powder metallurgy market to reach USD 7.68 billion by 2032

According to Maximize Market Research, the Powder Metallurgy Market was valued at USD 3.10 Billion...

Stéphane Séjourné, executive vice-president of the European Commission, presented the Industrial Acceleration Act in Brussels. Photo: European Commission Stéphane Séjourné, executive vice-president of the European Commission, presented the Industrial Acceleration Act in Brussels. Photo: European Commission

EU pushes low-carbon steel mandate – industry raises concerns

The European Commission has unveiled the long-awaited Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), proposing a new rule...

Hose pumps of this type are used where abrasive slurry rapidly wears down metal components. Similar systems are in operation at Swedish sites such as LKAB’s facility in Svappavaara. Photo: Valmet Hose pumps of this type are used where abrasive slurry rapidly wears down metal components. Similar systems are in operation at Swedish sites such as LKAB’s facility in Svappavaara. Photo: Valmet

New hose pump tested in copper mine shows reduced operating costs

An African copper mine has completed a two-month field trial of a new peristaltic hose...

In this facility in the Finnish town Tampere, the Sandvik ramps up AI-driven mining technology with an €80m investment and new autonomous drilling prototypes. Photo: Sandvik In this facility in the Finnish town Tampere, the Sandvik ramps up AI-driven mining technology with an €80m investment and new autonomous drilling prototypes. Photo: Sandvik

Sandvik expands autonomous mining robotics programme in Tampere

Sandvik is stepping up its development of autonomous mining machinery, launching an €80 million technology...

EGA and ENEC deliver the UAE’s first low-carbon aluminium produced with electricity from the Barakah nuclear plant. Photo: EGA EGA and ENEC deliver the UAE’s first low-carbon aluminium produced with electricity from the Barakah nuclear plant. Photo: EGA

UAE delivers first low-carbon aluminium produced with nuclear power

The United Arab Emirates has supplied its first batch of aluminium produced using electricity generated...

East Africa represents one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa for aggregates and mining, according to Metso. Ill: 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. East Africa represents one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa for aggregates and mining, according to Metso. Ill: 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.

Metso signs distribution agreement with Rock Plant to expand presence in East Africa

Metso has entered into a distribution agreement with Rock Plant Ltd, a well-established and trusted...

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Simandou partners celebrate start of operations

The President of the Republic of Guinea joined project partners WCS1, Baowu, Chinalco and Rio...

EU officials say reducing dependence on China for critical minerals is a top priority. Photo: Creative Commons Lic, kredit: Quarry EU officials say reducing dependence on China for critical minerals is a top priority. Photo: Creative Commons Lic, kredit: Quarry

TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium as Europe falls behind

The investment firm TechMet is exploring new additions to its portfolio while expressing concern that...

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Metso launches redefined OKTOP Conditioner product series

Metso is launching a redefined OKTOP® Conditioner product series, designed to enhance flotation performance in...

Viiankiaava is a roughly 6,500-hectare mire area near Sodankylä, protected under the EU Natura 2000 network. It hosts several endangered bird species, including the white-tailed eagle. AA Sakatti Mining plans an underground nickel, copper, and platinum mine in the area. Foto: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Kredit: TuomoS Viiankiaava is a roughly 6,500-hectare mire area near Sodankylä, protected under the EU Natura 2000 network. It hosts several endangered bird species, including the white-tailed eagle. AA Sakatti Mining plans an underground nickel, copper, and platinum mine in the area. Foto: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Kredit: TuomoS

Finnish court halts exploration in protected Lapland area

The Administrative Court of Northern Finland has annulled four exploration permits granted for areas located...

Copper smelting plant. Photo: Metso Copper smelting plant. Photo: Metso

Metso to showcase its offering for the copper industry

Metso will attend the 12th International Copper Conference, taking place in Arizona, USA, from November...

Teija Saari holds a Master of Science degree in Business and joins Metso from Wärtsilä, where she currently serves as Vice President, Business HR and Internal Communications for the Energy division. Photo: Metso Teija Saari holds a Master of Science degree in Business and joins Metso from Wärtsilä, where she currently serves as Vice President, Business HR and Internal Communications for the Energy division. Photo: Metso

Metso appoints Teija Saari as CPO

Metso has appointed Teija Saari as the company’s Chief People Officer and a member of...

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