European mining news

Mika Kinnunen and Samu Kukkonen, Normet, Finland, consider how the mining industry has become a pioneer of technological advancement during its journey towards electrification.

ICMM has published its Tailings Progress Report which sets out the progress ICMM members have made in implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

Mines pose extreme connectivity challenges. Jaakko Kuukka, Country Manager Nordics, Boldyn Networks, explains that dedicated 4G and 5G private networks are essential to meet those rising demands and power the industry’s future.

Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient.

The mining and metals sector faces a new era of unpredictability, as operational complexity emerges as the top risk for 2026, according to the EY Top 10 Business Risks and Opportunities survey.

John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council, details how the company's new report presents a nuanced, data-led overview of gold mining’s nature-related impacts and explores how the industry might support further ecosystem resilience and enhanced conservation.

ABB has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. as the electrification partner for the Thacker Pass Project in Nevada, home to the largest known measured and indicated lithium resource and proven and probable reserve in North America.

Metso introduces its new Metso Power Transmission (MPT) offering to customers worldwide, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern mineral processing operations.

Vedrana Spudic, ABB, Switzerland, delves into the mining industry’s journey towards electrification, considering both the benefits and challenges of the energy transition.

Vulcan Energy has secured the permit to build its upstream lithium extraction plant for the Phase One Lionheart Project in Landau, Germany, with all major construction permits now received.