Mining

Brad Derada, Senior Director – Global Head of Autonomous CoE, Worley Digital Consulting, discusses the role of MVP in the future of mining.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has reported an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its 100% owned Palmer VMS Project, located in Southeast Alaska.

Metso has signed an agreement with Mazoon Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), to supply key process equipment for its copper concentrator plant.

Fleet Space and Tahreez have announced the signing of an MOU with Ma’aden to provide the latest breakthroughs in space, multiphysics, and AI drill targeting services to Saudi Arabia.

Kodal Minerals has announced that the power generation plant at its flagship Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali is now operational.

The Weir Group PLC and Olayan Saudi Holding Company have agreed to form a new joint venture to provide mining technology solutions in Saudi Arabia.

EPC Groupe has introduced its specialist division, Global Technical Solutions (GTS), inspired by the challenge to realise change within surface mining, quarrying, and underground operations globally.

Pure Lithium has announced a joint development agreement with Saint-Gobain Ceramics to accelerate the production of its patent pending lithium selective, water-blocking membranes.

Epiroc AB has won large orders in Australia from two mining companies for connectivity solutions that will enable automated operations.

EV Metals has announced that its special purpose subsidiary, Riwaq Al Mawarid for Mining (RIWAQ) has successfully qualified for the Saudi Arabian Exploration Enablement Program.

Taseko Mines Ltd has provided an update on the progress made at its Florence Copper project in Arizona, including news that first copper production continues to be targeted before the end of 2025.

The rare earths market poses both challenges and opportunities. Ramon Barua, Aclara Resources, outlines how, in 2025, investors and industry leaders need to consider the complex interplay of demand growth, geopolitical possibilities, and technological advancements.

Ma’aden has announced updates in its efforts to explore and unearth Saudi Arabia’s mineral endowment at the Future Minerals Forum 2025.

Akobo Minerals AB has provided an operational update for December and 4Q24, while introducing a new mine development plan designed to accelerate production.

ABB and Epiroc have signed an MOU based on underground trolley equipment to collaborate on joint, comprehensive, and integrated solutions for the mining industry.