Production at the new facility is due to commence next month. Credit: Epiroc. Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer Epiroc has officially opened an expanded […]
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Saudi mining giant Ma’aden eyes rare earths partnership
The selected partner will work with Ma’aden to optimise mining and processing of Saudi Arabia’s vast mineral resources. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock. Saudi Arabian mining company […]
Read moreUS President Trump signs executive orders to increase coal production
Coal’s share of US electricity generation has fallen from 50% in 2000 to less than 20%. Credit: Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock. US President Donald Trump has signed […]
Read moreAutomated exploration drill rigs: the next frontier
Mining companies are looking to automate their exploration drill rigs to lower costs and increase process efficiency. Credit: Parilov via Shutterstock. Mineral exploration is often […]
Read moreChile’s Antofagasta predicts strong copper demand despite tariff uncertainty
Antofagasta aims for a production target of 660,000–700,000t this year. Credit: Phawat/Shutterstock. Chilean mining giant Antofagasta’s CEO, Ivan Arriagada, has stated that the recent US […]
Read moreFPX Nickel extends exploration partnership with JOGMEC
The Generative Alliance has established a budget of C$1.5bn ($1.05bn) for its third year from April 2025 to March 2026. Credit: AfinaZahra/Shutterstock. Canada-based nickel mining […]
Read moreOntario announces $7.7bn relief measures for businesses amid US tariffs
A $2bn (C$2.83bn) rebate will be issued through the WSIB to further aid businesses in keeping workers employed. Credit: Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock. The Ontario Government has […]
Read moreChile’s lithium reserves are 28% higher than earlier estimates, studies reveal
Salar La Isla’s resources surged by 150% to 2.13mt of lithium, while Salar Aguilar saw a 40% rise to 920,000t. Credit: Empresa Nacional de Minería. […]
Read moreNew Gold acquires remaining interest in New Afton mine for $300m
The transaction will result in New Gold fully consolidating its free cash flow interest in the mine to 100%. Credit: optimarc/Shutterstock. Canadian gold mining company […]
Read moreSumitomo and ABB ink MOU on mining equipment decarbonisation
ABB and Sumitomo signed an MOU at bauma on the decarbonisation of mining equipment. Credit ABB. ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with […]
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