ExoSphere supports Q2 Metals’ expanded mineralisation at Cisco Project
As part of its 2025 drill programme, Q2 Metals Corp. has announced multiple wide, mineralised intercepts at its Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.
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Maaden furthers commitment with MP materials to establish rare earth refinery joint venture in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.
Robit strengthens its South African organisation to support growth
Robit’s ongoing development program is progressing as planned. As part of this strategic initiative, Robit is strengthening its organisation in the strategically important South African market area to support and further develop the company’s growth in the area.
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 dealership for leading construction and quarrying machinery brands in East Africa.
Critical One Energy appoints Chief Geological Officer to advance flagship Antimony-Gold Project
Critical One Energy Inc, a leading Canadian mining exploration company focused on critical metals and minerals, has announced the appointment of Matthew Trenkler, PhD, P.Geo, as its Chief Geological Officer, effective immediately.
Inauguration of the Simandou Integrated Project: A historic turning point for Guinea
The inauguration ceremony of the Simandou Integrated Megaproject was held at the Morébayah port, in the presence of His Excellency Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea, members of the Government, as well as numerous foreign Heads of State and ministers.
Copper added to new USGS critical minerals list, highlighting increased support for US copper projects
American Pacific Mining Corp. has highlighted the recent addition of copper to the US Geological Survey (USGS)’s 2025 list of critical minerals as the Trump Administration expands the scope of what minerals are considered vital to US interests.
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Electra moves cobalt refinery build forward with major construction tender
Electra Battery Materials Corporation, a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals processing, announces the issuance of a major mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation (“SMPEI”) tender package as part of its refinery construction works in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.
Critical raw materials in South America: A key resource for the global energy transition
Jonathan Ford, Director of National Geoscience at the British Geological Survey (BGS), and Karen Hanghøj, BGS Executive Director and member of the Organising Committee of the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026, discuss the importance of geological data in unlocking the geological potential of the South American region as a key source of critical minerals for the global energy transition and international supply security.
Phalaborwa resource update to include yttrium further enhances the value of Rainbow’s proposed SEG+ mixed medium and heavy rare earth product
Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that it has updated the Phalaborwa MRE to include yttrium, one of the heavy rare earths that has been subject to Chinese export controls since April 2025.
Vedanta Resources launches CopperTech Metals to bolster US copper security and advance technology and infrastructure transformation
Vedanta Resources Limited has announced the launch of CopperTech Metals Inc, a US-domiciled company with a mission to 'Power the Copper Century' and to bolster America's copper security needs while capitalising on surging copper demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centre expansion, grid modernisation, defence technologies and industrial onshoring requirements.
Mali president officially opens Bougouni Lithium Project
Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer and mineral exploration and development company, has announced the official opening of the Stage 1 Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali by General Assimi Goïta, President of the Republic of Mali.
Sensor-based sorting technology to optimise the spodumene concentration
Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL), a pioneer in underground mining of lithium bearing pegmatite, has addressed a persistent dilution challenge using STEINERT’s sensor-based sorting technology.
Vulcan receives commercial lithium extraction plant permit
Vulcan Energy has secured the permit to build its upstream lithium extraction plant for the Phase One Lionheart Project in Landau, Germany, with all major construction permits now received.
New gold discoveries across Greenland with grades up to 38.7 g/t Au
Amaroq Ltd, an independent mine development corporation focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, has announced the initial results from its 2025 field exploration programme on multiple satellite gold projects in South Greenland, following interpretation by the company’s technical team.