USA Rare Earth announces Letter of Intent with the US Government
USA Rare Earth has announced its entry into a non-binding Letter of Intent with the US Government to accelerate its domestic heavy rare earth value chain.
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Sandvik secures major underground equipment order from Redpath for Cowal Gold Operation
Sandvik has secured a significant underground mining equipment order from The Redpath Group for deployment at Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations in New South Wales, Australia.
USA Rare Earth selects Fluor and WSP as EPCM partners to advance Round Top commercialisation
USA Rare Earth, Inc. have announced the selection of Fluor Corp., along with WSP Global Inc., as its Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) partners to advance the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Round Top Rare Earth Project in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
Brazilian Nickel Limited signs offtake MoU with Westwin Elements to strengthen US critical minerals supply chain
Brazilian Nickel Limited (BRN), a private company focused on the development of primary nickel and cobalt production in Brazil, has announced that it has signed a non-binding agreement with Westwin Elements (Westwin) to supply high-grade Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP).
Geopolitics and capital discipline to define metals & mining industry in 2026
Geopolitical shifts, a rewired energy transition and cautious investment strategies will define the metals and mining sector in 2026 according to Wood Mackenzie.
Maaden selects Metso to deliver a gold processing plant to the Ar Rjum project in Saudi-Arabia
Maaden has commissioned Metso to supply a gold processing plant for their Ar Rjum mine located in the Makkah Region, approximately 200 km northeast of Ta’if, Ar Rjum in Saudi-Arabia.
Sandvik partners with Vale Base Metals for autonomous surface drill fleet expansions
Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine® readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil.
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Epiroc USA announces new dealer partnership with G.W. Van Keppel Company
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Weir and Olayan Saudi Holding Company strengthen commitment to Saudi Arabia’s mining industry, achieving key milestone in establishment of joint venture
The Weir Group PLC and Olayan Saudi Holding Company have announced the signing of the shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration to provide advanced mining technology solutions.
Kal Tire and Decoda announce strategic alliance to offer mines autonomous haul road hazard detection
Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Decoda, an Australian mining technology firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will bring mines real-time, autonomous haul road hazard detection to increase truck productivity, tyre life, and fuel efficiency.
RCT secures remote shutdown technology contract at Glencore’s McArthur River Mine
In a proactive move to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) has successfully trialled RCT’s Remote Shutdown System on a grader and bulldozer and has now committed to installing the system on an additional five bulldozers.
Rio Tinto and Glencore release statements regarding possible merger
Rio Tinto and Glencore have confirmed that they are engaged in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger.
Glenfarne and Donlin Gold sign letter of intent for Alaska gas and infrastructure
Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC, and Donlin Gold LLC have announced that the companies have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for natural gas supply from the Alaska LNG Pipeline and the development of the infrastructure needed to deliver the gas and power the mine.
Hexagon and Ma’aden to advance next-generation mining talent and technology at Future Minerals Forum
Hexagon and Ma’aden are strengthening mining education and workforce development across the Middle East by deepening their strategic partnership at next week’s Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13–15 January.