Vulcan secures lithium production licence for Lionheart
Vulcan Energy has announced it has been issued its first lithium production permit for its flagship Lionheart Project, which is now funded and in construction.
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Mining for key energy transition minerals is not a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions, ICMM research finds
ICMM has published its new Global Mining & Metals Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset, alongside an insights report that provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date picture of how the mining and metals sector scope 1 and scope 2 emissions contribute to global GHG emissions.
Water risk is everyone’s problem – why visibility is the first step to managing it
Water risk is becoming a growing operational challenge for industries ranging from mining and agriculture to energy and infrastructure – with consequences that extend far beyond company operations.
Ausenco secures Feasibility Study for the Ikkari Gold project in Finland
Ausenco has been awarded the contract to lead the Feasibility Study of the Ikkari Gold project for Rupert Exploration Finland Oy., a gold exploration and development company.
Seeing is believing: Why industrial AI adoption starts with trust
Michael Barnard, Speedshield Technologies, considers how AI safety systems are reshaping high risk worksites, but trust builds only when crews see them in action.
Challenge of turning mine water into drinking water
Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explores the complexities of converting mine water into drinking water, discussing challenges like acid mine drainage and heavy metal contamination, and reviewing modern treatment solutions.
EnergyX discusses US$5 billion lithium investment with Chilean President-elect
EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.
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Mining has a data synthesis problem – AI is solving it
Mine sites generate more operational data than ever. The gap isn't collection – it's synthesis across silos. Honeycomb's AI layer delivers connected intelligence that drives margin and capital efficiency.
Weir wins order to supply an ENDURON® modular crushing plant
Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia.
Why spreadsheets will fail mining’s CSRD stress test
Daniel Usifoh, Co-founder of Axiom Sustainability Software, explains how the mining industry can get ahead of ESG reporting regulations and use them to its advantage.
American Pacific identifies new geological anomalies revealed in underground workings in advance of drill programme at Madison Copper-Gold Project
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced a compelling new geological observation from ongoing exploration work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project.
Customisation Is Key
Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch, USA, explains how opting for custom-engineered haul truck solutions rather than off-the-shelf products paves the way to a more sustainable hauling operation.
Taseko Mines' Florence Copper project with Metso’s SX-EW technology begins operations in the US
Taseko Mines’ Florence Copper project featuring Metso’s copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) technology is ramping up its commercial operations in Arizona.
Greenland’s riches are real – but years away
Greenland holds vast rare earth and critical mineral reserves, but infrastructure barriers mean meaningful production is a decade away. The US needs both long-term investment there and near-term domestic projects to reduce Chinese supply-chain dependence.
International experts to deliver Artificial Intelligence courses at the World Mining Congress 2026
Artificial intelligence applied to mining is becoming one of the factors driving transformation and competitiveness in the industry.