Exploration & development

Vale has announced investments of R$70 billion until 2030 in the Novo Carajás programme, at a ceremony with President Lula.

Micromine has announced the official launch of Micromine Advance, a mine planning solution built specifically for underground metals.

Calix Ltd. has announced the recommencement of the mid-stream demonstration plant project developed in a joint venture with Pilbara Minerals Ltd.

Satish Rao and Grant Caffery present a continuum of approaches to form a technology and innovation roadmap for mining companies that wish to embark on a zero waste and tailings optimisation journey.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has commenced an integration preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Pampa Medina project.

Kodal Minerals has announced that the first spodumene concentrate has been produced at its flagship Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali.

Akobo Minerals AB provides an operational update for January 2025 and details on the new vertical mine shaft.

Weardale Lithium has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Durham County Council to build the UK's largest lithium extraction facility.

Rio2 Ltd. has announced the official start of construction of its Fenix Gold Mine located in the Maricunga Gold Belt of the Atacama Region.

Federal permit application for the Antler Copper Project has received the determination of NEPA adequacy by the Bureau of Land Management.

Great Southern Copper recently commenced its drilling programme at the historical Mostaza mine.

Perenti Ltd’s underground mining business, Barminco, has signed a contract to undertake underground development and ground support for Barrick-operated Nevada Gold Mines.

Troilus Gold Corp. has launched its 2025 exploration programme designed to advance drilling and further develop high-priority targets.

Tartana Minerals Ltd is in advanced discussions with Mt Garnet Mining Finance Pty Ltd on a potential arrangement which would see Tartana gain access to the Mungana processing plant.

Atlantic Lithium Ltd has announced an updated JORC (2012) compliant mineral resource estimate of 36.8 million t at 41.9% feldspar for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, West Africa.