November 7, 2025 Tungsten West produces first trial concentrate at Hemerdon mine in UK Hemerdon, formerly known as Drakelands mine, has a history of mining activity dating back to 1918.
November 6, 2025 Komatsu announces new Canada distribution centre The new facility, spanning approximately 135,000 square feet, will double the capacity of Komatsu’s existing warehouse.
November 6, 2025 Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.
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.
Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium The data centre building boom in China and globally has also driven growing power storage demand for lithium, analyst says. January 04, 2026 | 05:54 pm
Korea Zinc revises share issuance for US smelter to $1.94 billion The $1.94 billion would fund the establishment of a non-ferrous metal smelter for the production of core minerals such as antimony and gallium. January 04, 2026 | 11:55 am
Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information. January 04, 2026 | 09:02 am