Mining

Audrey Walters, Metso, takes a look inside the Metso Test Centre in Pennsylvania and locations around the globe.

The US Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) has finalised updates to the 10-Day Notice rule, restoring a ‘common sense’ approach that “prioritises state leadership and reduces unnecessary federal interference”.

Wheaton Precious Metals International has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with a subsidiary of BHP for its portion of the silver produced at the Antamina Mine.

Weir, a mining technology company, has recently expanded its Alrode facility in Gauteng, South Africa.

Victory Metals Limited has announced that Curtin University and Victory have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth (HREE) and Strategic Defence Metal project.

Betolar has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) and Australian company EcoGraf Limited in the Epanko graphite project in Tanzania.

Global demand for critical minerals is rising faster than investment. GSC is helping mining investors navigate uncertain jurisdictions, shifting regulations and complex project realities to understand where genuine opportunity truly lies.

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired RPMGlobal, expanding its portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate, and manage their sites more efficiently.

Critical One Energy Inc., a leading Canadian mining exploration company focused on critical metals and minerals, has announced that it has received official approval from the Ontario Government for initial funding under the Ontario Junior Exploration Programme (OJEP)’s 2025-2026 intake.

Metso has been awarded an order for multiple Vertimill® 4500 grinding mills for a Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore project.

Jevons Robotics has announced an agreement with Newmont Australia to deliver an automated, packaged pre-split loading robotic solution designed to materially reduce exposure hours in highwall mining environments.

Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has successfully installed China’s largest mill circuit slurry pump. The order includes six WARMAN® MCR® 650 pumps and two WARMAN® MCR® 750 pumps.

EAU Lithium Pty Ltd (EAU Lithium) has signed an agreement with Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB), Bolivia’s state-owned lithium company.

Morocco’s 2016 mining code reforms opened the country to international investment, sparking renewed exploration. Tim Mccutcheon explains how companies like Talisman Metals are targeting sediment-hosted copper, aiming to confirm scale, thickness, and economic viability.

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