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.

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.