November 5, 2025 International Council on Mining and Metals releases Tailings Progress Report The report found that 67% of 836 member facilities are now in full conformance with GISTM.
November 5, 2025 Prairie Lithium begins construction on North America’s largest DLE facility Prairie's facility would have a total of four commercial-scale DLE columns, with an anticipated arrival date of April 2026.
November 5, 2025 Electra restarts construction at Ontario cobalt refinery Electra’s refinery – which is targeted for commissioning in 2027 – will be the first of its kind in North America.
November 4, 2025 Sandvik introduces world’s first battery-powered cable bolter DS422iE is a battery-electric rock reinforcement drill rig designed for cement grouted cable-bolt installation in underground mines and tunnels.
November 4, 2025 California lithium company eyes 2026 IPO to attract US government investment Controlled Thermal Resources aims by next July to spin off its minerals assets and part of its geothermal power generation business.
November 4, 2025 From pickaxes to AI, COP30 host state holds past and future of Amazon mining In Para, illegal gold mining has devastated rivers and tributaries, fueling deforestation and mercury poisoning.
November 3, 2025 Vulcan Elements, ReElement Technologies sign $1.4B rare earth magnet supply deal with US Commerce Department and Pentagon pledged financing and potential equity stakes in the domestic producer of rare earth magnets.
November 3, 2025 Glencore said to consider shutting Canada’s largest copper plant Industry sources cited by Reuters have pegged the smelter's annual output at more than 300,000 metric tons.
November 3, 2025 Kodal Minerals keeps Mali lithium mine running amid unrest Al Qaeda-linked militants have neared the capital, blocking roads, ambushing troops, and attacking fuel trucks.
October 31, 2025 Vianode to build $1.4B synthetic graphite plant in Ontario The project is structured as a phased investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2 billion.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
