Finance & business

The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has participated in the financing of Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project, signing an export loan of €100 million.

Codelco and Glencore Chile SPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of advancing the development of a new copper smelting plant, which would be built in the Antofagasta Region, at a location in the provinces of Antofagasta or Tocopilla.

Harmony has selected Metso to deliver the key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia.

Barrick Mining Corp. has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously authorised the company’s management team to explore an initial public offering of a subsidiary that will hold its premier North American Gold Assets.

Teck Resources Limited has announced that independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. and Glass Lewis & Co. have recommended that Teck shareholders vote 'FOR' the company’s merger of equals with Anglo American plc.

The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides a framework for collaboration promoting responsible production and sourcing of copper across the solar energy value chain.

Britain’s supplies of the vital materials powering everyday essentials like smartphones and fridges are set to be shored up as the Prime Minister launches the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy.

Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.

Bechtel have opened a new office in Denver to support their expanding Mining & Metals business across North America.

Metso has contributed the core process design and technology for Fortescue Ltd’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, where installation of Metso equipment commenced in September 2025.

Industrial technology leader Emerson have announced that global mining company South32 has chosen its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona.

Weir has completed the acquisition of Fast2 Mine Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda ('Fast2Mine').

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has partnered with Cal-Nevada Precision Blasting in the US for surface drilling equipment and aftermarket support.

Komatsu is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with a major investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint and transform its Edmonton, Alberta, parts depot into a full-service distribution centre.

General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has announced its acquisition of Llambec Technology, a South African-based manufacturer and distributor of vibratory equipment.