September 9, 2025 Komatsu bets big on AI with Applied Intuition mining deal Strategic partnership will accelerate the mining industry’s shift toward greater safety, efficiency and sustainability.
September 8, 2025 Glencore’s former head of recycling launches critical minerals processing firm Kunal Sinha, who left Glencore last Friday after nearly 14 years in various roles, has formed the New York-based processing startup Valor.
September 8, 2025 Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine may come with costly refinery twist Guinea, the second largest bauxite producer, has already cancelled deals with miners due to slow alumina refinery construction.
September 5, 2025 Construction at Helium Evolution’s Saskatchewan processing plant nearly complete The Soda Lake facility is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025.
September 4, 2025 JS Link America to invest $223M in rare earth magnet plant in Georgia The 130,000-square-foot facility is predicted to have an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons.
September 4, 2025 Metso introduces data-driven performance services to support mining industry Innovative equipment performance solutions are designed to help customers prevent production losses, avoid safety risks and optimize operations.
September 4, 2025 Smackover Lithium’s DFS reports ‘robust economics’ for Arkansas project The JV is developing a greenfield lithium extraction and chemicals production facility in the Smackover Formation.
September 2, 2025 Flash Metals USA wins Department of Defense contract to recover gallium from waste streams Feedstocks also contain germanium and other valuable metals, the company said.
September 2, 2025 Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in US The first fully autonomous surface drill delivered to the quarry market worldwide.
September 1, 2025 Capstone repairs slim Mantoverde copper output The company expects a four-week repair window and estimates a 3,000–4,000 tonne reduction in copper-in-concentrate during the period.
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said. January 21, 2026 | 07:16 am
