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.

October 31, 2025

US approves first cleanup of abandoned, contaminated uranium mines

For decades, thousands of sites associated with abandoned uranium mine waste have remained contaminated — many on or near Navajo and tribal lands.

October 31, 2025

Summit Nanotech slashes water use by 30% in lithium extraction

Independent validation shows Summit’s process uses less freshwater than ponds and 50% less than DLE, with high recovery.