Asian mining news
Maaden establishes a joint venture with Hancock Prospecting to accelerate exploration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) and Midana Exploration Pty Ltd (Hancock) have entered into a shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the JV) to accelerate exploration efforts.
GMR Year-In-Review: July 2025
Catch-up on MMD’s cover story and more from GMR July 2025 – Montree Pichayathana, MMD Group, Thailand, studies how MMD Thailand is driving long-term success in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Metso to deliver advanced flotation and dewatering equipment to Reko Diq copper-gold project
As part of the frame agreement announced in August 2024, Reko Diq Mining Company has awarded Metso with the remaining major contracts to supply advanced Metso Plus beneficiation and dewatering equipment for Reko Diq Mining Company’s copper-gold project in Pakistan.
Almonty begins commercial mining at Sangdong tungsten mine
Almonty Industries Inc., a leading global producer of tungsten, has announced the first truckload of ore has been successfully delivered to the ROM (Run-of-Mine) pad at the Sangdong Mine.
Forging A New Era In Gold Smelting
Qu Shengli, President, Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd., China, considers the century-long dilemma of gold smelting and outlines how a leading Chinese smelter has remained dedicated to technological innovation in the sector.
Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further exploration, development, and mining of critical minerals
Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
Maaden furthers commitment with MP materials to establish rare earth refinery joint venture in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.
Metso to deliver an iron ore sintering plant to India
Metso has received an order to deliver the third iron ore sintering plant to be built at Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) in Asansol, West Bengal, India.
Maaden’s Ar Rjum gold mine moves forward with award of first development contract
Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company), one of the world’s fastest-growing mining companies, has awarded a major Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contract to Bechtel for its Ar Rjum gold mine.
Alfred H Knight announces strategic partnership with Ajlan & Bros Mining to launch state-of-the-art metals and minerals laboratory services in Saudi Arabia
Alfred H Knight (AHK), a global provider of inspection, testing, and consultancy services with a rich heritage in the mining, metals, and minerals industry, has formed a strategic partnership with Ajlan & Bros Mining (ABM), a leading force in Saudi Arabia’s mineral development sector.