Finance & business

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada has announced the recipients of its 2025 PDAC Awards, recognising significant contributions to the global mining industry.

BASF has closed the divestment of its flocculant mining business to Solenis.

Stellar has announced the acquisition of Elliott Machine Works, a producer of mobile fuel equipment.

Asante Gold has provided an update on a planned financing package of US$525 million to fully fund its growth plans.

Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with Montage Gold Corp., regarding its Koné Gold Project located in Côte d’Ivoire.

Omnia Holdings has announced the rebranding of Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under its mining segment, BME, consolidating its global mining offering under a unified brand.

The Barada Barna Aboriginal Corp. (BBAC) has entered into a Native Title Project Agreement with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) for its operations in the Bowen Basin.

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire industrial blasting and protective coatings business, Masterblasters.

Metso and Korund have signed a contract covering the distribution of Metso’s solutions in the Central Asia region.

Following the signing of an MOU between the US and Peru, the largest Peruvian delegation ever attended the MINExpo 2024 conference to expand opportunities for US companies.

Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire Arcadium Lithium, a lithium chemicals producer.

Komatsu has announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a mining optimisation software developer.

FLSmidth has strengthened its digital pumps, cyclones, and valves offering through the acquisition of TIPCO Tudeshki Industrial Process Control GmbH.

Wheaton Precious Metals has announced the launch of the inaugural Future of Mining Challenge, which will award US$1 million to a winning venture to advance their technology.

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of ACB+, a French manufacturer of excavator attachments.