February 17, 2025

Rio Tinto tests “virtual X-ray” technology for mineral exploration

The miner tested Atomionics' quantum gravity sensor for exploration for the first time in Arizona.

February 13, 2025

Micromine launches dedicated mine planning tool for underground operations

Micromine Advance is the first and only dedicated mine planning solution for underground metals, the company said.

February 12, 2025

Southern Copper eyes 2027 start for $1.8B Tía María mine

The miner plans to break ground in the first half of 2025 and will spend $400 million more than originally anticipated.

February 11, 2025

Vale, Caterpillar extend partnership focused on decarbonization

The companies also reaffirmed their commitment made in April 2024 to cooperate towards development of a dual-fuel haul truck.

February 11, 2025

New steel and aluminum tariff rates take effect March 12, executive orders show

The full texts of the orders were not released for several hours after Trump signed them on Monday.

February 10, 2025

Trump sets 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum as trade war widens

The tariffs will apply widely to all US imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, the country’s top two foreign suppliers of the metals.

February 10, 2025

ReElement, Novare to build Africa’s first critical elements refinery

The $100 million facility is expected to begin development in H2 2025.

February 10, 2025

New book explores Viola MacMillan’s rise and scandal in Canadian mining

MacMillan, who started out as a prospector in the ’30s, became the central figure in one of Canada's most commented mining scandals.

February 6, 2025

Seven bidders battle for Chile’s lithium mining contracts

The government will unveil the successful bidders for projects targeting six salt flats by the end of March.

February 5, 2025

Fleet Space wins Moon to Mars grant to develop off-world gravity sensing tech

Grant will help assess subsurface structures, landing site selection, rover navigation, infrastructure planning, and potential resource estimation.