Asian mining news

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.

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.

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

Hexagon has announced an investment of technology and training at a university in Saudi Arabia, including course materials and MinePlan licenses.

Macmahon Holdings has been selected by PT MDA as the mining services contractor for the Awak Mas gold project located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Metso has received an order to deliver sustainable filtration technology for a long-distance iron ore slurry pipeline project in India.

A new IEA report has found that strong deployment of renewables is set to curb growth in coal use even as electricity demand surges, with China – the world’s biggest coal consumer – remaining pivotal.

Metso has received an order for Vertimill and HIGmill regrind mills for the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, in addition to apron and vibrating feeders.

Ruediger Schroedter, Global Lead for the Mining Industry Business Unit at SAP, provides suggestions for using AI to ensure tailings facilities are as safe as possible.

Martin Engineering has announced a fresh expansion in Central Asia with the opening of a new business unit in Kazakhstan’s largest city and commercial centre, Almaty.