Exploration & development

Epiroc AB has inaugurated an expanded manufacturing facility for rock drilling tools in Hyderabad, India.

Menzel Elektromotoren has fitted a stock motor for operation at an altitude of 4200 m AMSL, and shipped it to a gold mine in the Andes.

The inauguration of Solvay’s new production line in France marks the start of rare earth production for permanent magnets, enhancing Europe's sovereignty and supporting the Critical Raw Materials Act.

Bechtel has praised the final investment decision from Lithium Americas to begin work on its Thacker Pass lithium mine and processing facility in northern Nevada.

MetalsGrove Mining Ltd. has entered into a binding Term Sheet to acquire three gold joint venture permits in central-west Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.

Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced a strategic change in the management of its Karowe underground project in Botswana.

Helix Resources Limited has entered into conditional binding letter agreements to acquire the White Hills Project, a strategic portfolio of copper-gold tenements in Arizona, USA.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has received updated permit approval corresponding to a focused 3000 m drill programme at its Madison Copper-Gold project located in Silver Star, Montana.

New Frontier Minerals Ltd has announced the receipt of results from the geophysical survey completed at the Harts Range Heavy Rare Earths, Uranium and Niobium Project.

Delta Lithium Ltd. has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its Yinnetharra Project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.

GoldHaven Resources Corp. has announced the mobilisation of efforts in Brazil for the upcoming exploration programme at the Copeçal Gold Project in Mato Grosso.

Earth AI has announced that on-the-ground verification efforts have confirmed the discovery of six new mineralised prospects within the 100% Earth AI-owned tenements.

Electra Battery Materials Corporation welcomed MPs to its cobalt sulfate refinery site in Ontario after the announcement of a conditional contribution from the Government of Canada to support its completion.

Firering Strategic Minerals has positioned its Limeco Project to support Zambia’s copper production expansion, now Africa’s second-largest copper producer.

The Commission has adopted a list of 47 Strategic Projects which will strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply.