European mining news

ABB has completed a generational upgrade of mine hoists at LKAB’s Kiruna site in northern Sweden, a milestone in ensuring continued operational productivity, safety, and longevity for at least the next 25 years.

Carolina Vargas, TOMRA Mining, Germany, identifies the role of mineral sorting technology in the Spanish mining industry.

Akobo Minerals AB, a Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold producer, provides an operational update for March 2025.

Eurasian Resources Group has launched a new digital tool at Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association JSC, which is one of the largest iron ore producers in Eurasia.

The inauguration of Solvay’s new production line in France marks the start of rare earth production for permanent magnets, enhancing Europe's sovereignty and supporting the Critical Raw Materials Act.

Caterpillar Inc. is showcasing the new Cat® 775 off-highway truck at bauma-Munich 2025, spotlighting the company’s ongoing leadership in technology and autonomous capabilities.

Vulcan Energy has completed the acquisition of Geox GmbH, including its geothermal wells, renewable energy generation assets, and a geothermal and lithium licence around the City of Landau, Germany.

Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow has released the first Agenda at a Glance ahead of its return to London on 2nd – 4th December 2025.

Cornish Lithium has been named as one of the ‘World’s Top GreenTech Companies’ by TIME Magazine in recognition of its work to accelerate the production of lithium using low carbon, hi-tech extraction methods.

Vulcan Energy has announced that its Phase One Lionheart Project has been identified as a Strategic Project under the European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act.