April 24, 2025

South32 breaks ground on remote operating center at Hermosa project in Arizona

The Hermosa project is currently the only advanced US mining project capable of producing two federally designated critical minerals: zinc and manganese.

April 24, 2025

Weir Group posts 5% increase in Q1 orders, reiterates 2025 outlook

Shares of Weir Group traded 4.5% higher in London on the Q1 trading update.

April 24, 2025

Global copper processing controlled by a familiar few

New infographic reveals a stark divide in global copper processing, with China dominating over half of the world's capacity.

April 24, 2025

US green steel startup raises $129 million amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Colorado-based Electra has raised a total of $214 million from investors including Bill Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

April 23, 2025

Rio Tinto, Founders Factory’s Mining Tech Accelerator invests in startups from US and OZ

The partnership is looking for breakthrough technologies, and plans to invest in 12 startups annually from around the world.

April 23, 2025

Rare earths recycler Cyclic Materials to invest over $20M in first commercial facility in the US

The facility is expected to process 25,000 tonnes of end-of-life components containing rare earth permanent magnets a year.

April 23, 2025

Sandvik to supply its largest-ever BEV fleet to South32

Deliveries are expected to begin in Q4 2026 and continue through 2030.

April 23, 2025

Graphite One reaches feasibility ahead of schedule, eyes 2028 first production

The FS estimates a post-tax net present value of $5 billion with an internal rate of return of 27% and a payback period of 7.5 years.

April 23, 2025

Panama President rules out new mining contract law with First Quantum

Mulino said his government is studying options to restart the nation’s flagship copper mine without the need for congressional approval.

April 22, 2025

ReElement Technologies accelerates rare earth production at Indiana plant

The latest equipment expansion highlights the modular and scalable characteristics of ReElement's refining technology, the company said.