Mr Louis Watum, DRC Minister of Mines, Eurasian Resources Group in Africa (ERG Africa) and the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening sustainable and responsible artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. and Donlin Gold Holdings (DGH), have announced that Fluor Corporation was selected to lead the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) as the engineering firm for the Donlin Gold project in Alaska as it advances toward financing and development.
Eclipse Mining Technologies has announced two major developments: a company name change and a significant new release of SourceOne® EKPS – designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries.
Codelco and Quiborax announced the creation of the company Minera Ascotán SpA to advance in obtaining the Special Lithium Operation Contract (CEOL) in the Ascotán Salt Flat, located in the mountain range of the Antofagasta Region.
Sandvik is continuing its long-term commitment to Finland with a new investment to expand its operations in Tampere.
Glencore and the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding in relation to a potential acquisition by Orion CMC of a 40% stake in Glencore’s interests in its Democratic Republic of Congo ('DRC') assets, Mutanda Mining ('Mumi') and Kamoto Copper Company ('KCC').
As part of its ongoing investment projects, Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Company continues the phased commissioning of new production capacities.
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.
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, 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 (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).
Geopolitical shifts, a rewired energy transition and cautious investment strategies will define the metals and mining sector in 2026 according to Wood Mackenzie.
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 will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine® readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil.
Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria has placed an order with Metso for the supply of two horizontal grinding mills for its newly reopened copper mine located in Kiruna, northern Sweden.