Mining news updates

Critical One Energy Inc. has announced that it has engaged Micon International Limited to complete an independent technical review of the company’s 100%-owned Kenora Uranium Property in northwestern Ontario.

Fieldstone Bio, a synthetic biology company building a new class of critical-mineral biosensors, has announced its selection for the Mining Tech Accelerator programme, run by Founders Factory in partnership with global mining leader Rio Tinto.

Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry.

Traxys Europe S.A. and Abenójar Tungsten S.A. have announced the signing of a definitive, long-term exclusive offtake agreement for the tungsten concentrate to be produced at ABT’s El Moto tungsten project, located near Abenójar in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain.

Caterpillar has announced West Gold Mining Limited’s installation of two Cat G3500K series gas generator sets supplied by Borusan Cat for prime power at a new gold mining operation in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan.

Mines can detect changing risk in seconds, but authority to act may take far longer. This article looks at decision latency and a way to shorten it without weakening accountability.

Fortescue has turned to ABB's power conversion ensure to ensure stable and reliable power for the emerging Pilbara Energy Network.

Reveille, a UK natural resources exploration and development company with a primary focus on Italy's largest uranium deposits, has announced the appointment of The Hon. Michael R. Pompeo as Non-Executive Chairman of the company.

BGN Group and Nth Cycle highlight the push to build more integrated metals supply chains

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) has announced that the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from 12 – 14 January 2027 in Riyadh, with the theme 'Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply'.

Glencore Technology has successfully demonstrated a new application for the Jameson Cell.

Advanced Navigation America, the US arm of global robotics company Advanced Navigation, is expanding manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama, to scale high-precision navigation technology designed to keep mining equipment positioned and operating when GPS cannot be relied on.

Louise Margolin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Africa Business+ and Mining Editor at Jeune Afrique, and Ousmane Diawara, Partner Mining & Infrastructure at EY, explain how Africa is increasing its mineral processing capacity, with support from China.

Rare earth elements (REEs) are rising in demand amid competition for resources used in technology components. However, the supply struggle isn’t fuelled by the scarcity of metals in Earth’s crust.

Metso has entered into an agreement to provide a comprehensive thickener modernisation for a customer site in Chile.

Mine operators will take centre stage when thousands of mining industry leaders, investors, suppliers, and innovators from around the world converge on Sydney for the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC).

Andrew Fulton, CEO, Anglesey Mining Plc, reiterates the importance of UK brownfield projects and explains how revitalising them could scope the UK industrial future.

Global Air Cylinder Wheels (GACW) wins the 2026 People’s Choice Safety Innovation Award at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference in Australia.

Following five years of intense R&D, global leader in explosives Dyno Nobel, has unveiled a fully autonomous system which tackles one of mining's last, manual, and safety-critical processes – the drill and blast bench.

Sandvik is advancing its ground support portfolio with end-to-end resin bolting solutions designed to improve safety and productivity. By combining drilling and bolting equipment, resin technologies, chemical products, and a comprehensive bolt portfolio into one package, the company aims to simplify operations and help mines achieve more consistent results.

CoTec Holdings Corp. has announced that it has finalised the terms of a definitive joint venture agreement with Copper Intelligence Inc., and two third-party investment vehicles associated with the Company's CEO, Julian Treger, and Chairman, Lucio Genovese, respectively.

Metso has commissioned a new 4-MW extra-large slurry pump test rig at its Test and Training Center in Sala, Sweden.

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for underground mining equipment from Sibanye-Stillwater for a platinum mine in South Africa.

Mike Rikkola, Vice President, Software-Defined Vehicle and Autonomy Platforms, Komatsu, demonstrates how a leading OEM is helping define mining's next era of intelligent operations.