North American mining news
Stardust Power strengthens Washington engagement as US lithium strategy accelerates
Stardust Power Inc., an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has announced that it has engaged 38 North Solutions, a leading Washington D.C. based government relations and strategic advisory firm, to support the company’s federal policy, funding strategy, and critical-minerals engagement efforts.
Caterpillar introduces Cat AI Assistant
Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled Cat AI Assistant, an AI-based solution that allows Cat customers to engage with Caterpillar’s equipment and portfolio of digital applications in new, powerful ways.
Great Western Mining Corporation PLC provides a tungsten exploration update
Great Western Mining Corporation PLC, a strategic and precious metals exploration and development company, has announced an update on its 100% owned and highly prospective Pine Crow-Defender tungsten prospect in Mineral County, Nevada.
Metso delivers high-performance crushers to Grupo Mexico’s La Caridad copper concentrator plant
Metso will deliver to Grupo Mexico several high-capacity Nordberg® MP800 cone crushers.
Why Greenland anorthosite matters today
Jim Cambon, CEO of AnorTech, explains how anorthosite from Greenland can help stabilise supply across material-intensive sectors while reducing environmental impact.
Sandvik wins large order for battery-electric mining equipment in Canada
Sandvik has received a large order for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Canada-based mining company Eldorado Gold, to be used at its Lamaque mine in Val-d’Or, Québec.
Mining at a turning point: Why 2026 will define the industry’s global standing
The mining industry is transforming as autonomy, clean-tech, and a digital workforce reshape operations. Without modernised permitting and domestic processing, the US risks ceding critical mineral leadership to global competitors.
Mining's New Playbook
Ben Lawrence, Gecko Robotics, USA, evaluates the optimisation of infrastructure health in mining, and considers the importance of speed, smarter CAPEX, and identifying the root cause when tackling issues.
Codelco and Hexagon sign agreement to develop and implement advanced technological solutions in mining
Codelco and Hexagon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the foundation for a strategic partnership focused on exploring, developing, validating, and implementing advanced technological solutions throughout the corporation’s operations.
Allonnia raises more than $20 million to accelerate deployment of critical materials biotechnology
Allonnia, the bio-ingenuity company that develops scalable solutions to improve mineral recovery and reduce environmental impact, has announced it has raised more than US$20 million in a Series A extension round.