Exploration & development

Metso celebrated the groundbreaking of its new service centre in Prince George, British Columbia, on 4 June 2025.

Power Metals Corp has announced the maiden National Instrument 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Case Lake cesium project, located in northeastern Ontario.

Vale has announced that its partner, Cummins Inc., has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ joint project with Komatsu.

The innovation project iBot4CRMs harnesses AI-powered, self-learning robots for urban mining to complement primary sources of critical raw materials and strengthen their supply resilience and competitiveness in Europe.

Mila Resources Plc has announced the results from two additional holes from the Phase 1 drilling programme at the Yarrol Gold Project in Queensland, Australia.

Metso will introduce pilot and demo plants for the development and production of pCAM, supporting customers in their pCAM-related R&D and process development.

Ariana Resources plc has announced several key developments at its 76% owned Western Tethyan Resources and its ongoing regional growth strategy in the Balkans.

Vulcan Energy has shared an update on its Phase One Lionheart Project, providing integrated lithium and renewable energy production for the battery electric vehicle industry in Europe.

Hexagon’s Mining division is taking an exciting step forward in AI-based drill automation with the purchase of Drill Assist from Arizona-based Phoenix Drill Control, LLC.

Alistair Stephens, CEO of Resouro Strategic Metals, explains why titanium is a key asset when it comes to defence readiness and industrial sovereignty.

Ivanhoe Mines has announced that, following the temporary suspension of underground operations at the Kakula Mine, senior management is working to safely and conservatively restart mining operations.

Miata Metals Corp. has entered into an option agreement with the registered owner of the Nassau gold project in Suriname.

Eclipse Metals Ltd. has announced a significantly increased Inferred Mineral Resource of 89 million t at a grade of 6363 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides at the Grønnedal REE deposit.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of mixed rare earths carbonate from Menteri Besar (MB) Inc.

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed a Co-Management Agreement to support a lasting and trusted partnership.