European mining news
Metals One to commence drilling at the Råna project in Norway
Metals One’s Råna Project partner, Kingsrose Mining, has entered into a service agreement with Arctic Drilling regarding the commencement of helicopter supported core drilling in August 2024.
MET Energía España signs PPAs to supply Atlantic Copper with solar energy
MET Energía España has signed two power purchase agreements to supply 100% green energy to Atlantic Copper, the world’s second largest copper producer.
Almina selects Sandvik to provide 32-unit fleet in Portugal
Sandvik will deliver a fleet of loaders, autonomous trucks, and underground drills to Almina Minas do Alentejo, through an order from Portuguese distributor Cimertex.
Betolar and Norge Mineraler announce sustainable mining partnership
Betolar and Norge Mineraler have announced a partnership to create sustainable mining solutions at Norge Mineraler’s operations in Norway.
Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH
Komatsu has completed its acquisition of GHH Group GmbH, a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling, and special civil engineering equipment.
Sweden joins the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance
Sweden has joined the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance, committing to the sustainable development and sourcing of critical minerals.
Norway announces public consultation of first licencing round for seabed minerals
Norway’s Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the first licencing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation.
Norge Mineraler AS awarded extraction rights
Norge Mining’s subsidiary, Norge Mineraler, has been awarded extraction rights in Norway.
SQM to join Talga in Swedish lithium project
Talga Group has entered into an Earn-In Agreement with SQM over Talga’s Aero Lithium Project in Sweden.
CLC tests technology to convert mine waste into cobalt
Cobre Las Cruces will test new technologies that seek to extract cobalt, tungsten, gold, and silver from mine waste for use in electric vehicle batteries.