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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...

Somair's headquarters building in Niamey, NigerPhoto: Roland Huziaker/https://www.flickr.com/photos/rolandh/148636281/Wikimedia Commons Somair's headquarters building in Niamey, NigerPhoto: Roland Huziaker/https://www.flickr.com/photos/rolandh/148636281/Wikimedia Commons

Orano confirms the loss of operational control of Somaï in Niger

For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has been...

Metso Copper Electrowinning Plant. Image courtesy: Metso Metso Copper Electrowinning Plant. Image courtesy: Metso

 Metso introduces integrated Copper Electrowinning Plant for optimized copper cathode production

Metso is introducing the integrated Copper Electrowinning (CuEW) Plant to ensure safety and operational sustainability...

Coal mining in Wyoming. Photo: http://www.wy.blm.gov/minerals/coal/Wikimedia Commons Coal mining in Wyoming. Photo: http://www.wy.blm.gov/minerals/coal/Wikimedia Commons

Tony Buzbee announces monumental lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group

Tony Buzbee, principal of The Buzbee Law Firm, announced today that, on behalf of Attorney...

Henrik Walter, CEO, Nomo Group, and Per Brorsson, CEO, Avans Group. Photo: Nomo Group Henrik Walter, CEO, Nomo Group, and Per Brorsson, CEO, Avans Group. Photo: Nomo Group

 Nomo Group strengthens its Linear Solutions offering with the acquisition of Avans Group

Nomo Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, acquires Avans Group...

Foto: Matti Immonen / Smak Film Oy/SSAB Foto: Matti Immonen / Smak Film Oy/SSAB

SSAB contracts SMS group to build 190-ton EAF

SSAB has chosen SMS group for the construction of a new 190-ton EAF, which is...

The offtake agreement covers a combined 10% of the planned capacity at Blastr’s green steel plant. The offtake agreement covers a combined 10% of the planned capacity at Blastr’s green steel plant.

Blastr Green Steel signs low-carbon steel offtake agreement with Interfer

Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Interfer Edelstahl Group, a...

Preparatoy site works in Guben, Germany. Photo: CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc Preparatoy site works in Guben, Germany. Photo: CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc

Rock Tech Lithium achieves milestones at Guben Converter site

Rock Tech Lithium announces significant advancements at its Guben Converter site in Germany, bringing the...

EU steel production has plummeted by 34 million tonnes since 2018, falling to just 126 million tonnes in 2023. Imports now account for 27% of the EU market. EU steel production has plummeted by 34 million tonnes since 2018, falling to just 126 million tonnes in 2023. Imports now account for 27% of the EU market.

The EU must act now or risk losing manufacturing, warns Eurofer

The European steel industry is at a critical juncture, facing irreversible decline unless the EU...

Vedanta's projects, including the copper smelter and refinery, as well as the forthcoming copper rod project, are set to be established in Ras Al Khair Industrial City within the Kingdom. Vedanta's projects, including the copper smelter and refinery, as well as the forthcoming copper rod project, are set to be established in Ras Al Khair Industrial City within the Kingdom.

Vedanta Copper to boost copper output aligned with Vision 2030

Vedanta Copper International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vedanta Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Stegra’s plant will produce green hydrogen, green iron and green steel at large scale. Photo: Stegra Stegra’s plant will produce green hydrogen, green iron and green steel at large scale. Photo: Stegra

Stegra and Axpo sign 2 TWh electricity deal

Axpo Nordic and Stegra have signed a power purchase agreement for the supply of electricity...

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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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H2 Green Steel in Sweden recently announced that it has secured €260 million in series...
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Vale marks official opening of the Copper Cliff nickel mine

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Denarius Metals Corp. as signed a letter of intent for an option and joint-venture arrangement...
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Normet Canada has been awarded a contract from BHP to the Jansen Potash project, located...
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NorZinc recently announced that, based on the unanimous recommendation of an independent special committee of...
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Miner develops African gold project

Progress on investment Calgary-based Alpha Exploration has announced that the company has recently completed the...

Australia allocates grants to minerals projects

Funds for development The Australian government has approved A$50 million ($34 million) in grants to...
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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

Vancouver-based miner Candente Copper has announced the completion of a positive preliminary economic as-sessment (PEA)...
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Zijin Mining completes Argentinian acquisition

China’s Zijin Mining has completed the acquisi-tion of a 100% stake in Canada’s Neo Lithium...
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Australian miner secures $7M for development

Australian miner Felix Gold has completed an initial public offering (IPO) that brought some A$10...
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Africa-focused miner advances Ethiopian gold projects

Gold mining investments Africa-focused miner Akobo Minerals has announced to the media it is advancing...
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Global aluminum prices growing, reaching almost record highs

Global aluminium prices are steadily growing amid the ongoing recovery of major international economics and...
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Miner to launch exploration, drilling at Colombian copper-molyb-denum project

Vancouver-based Rugby Mining has unveiled plans to launch a comprehensive exploration programme at Co-brasco, its...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina to approve iron ore project

The government of the Serb Republic, one of the federal entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina...

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