Asian mining news

India’s largest iron ore miner, NMDC reported an 18% growth over February 2024, with 2025 emerging as the highest ever February month production in company history.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has signed definitive agreements with strategic partners for the construction of a high-pressure acid leach plant.

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.

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.