First Phosphate lands conditional $12.2M grant to advance LFP processing plans The financial contribution is for the company's integrated phosphate concentrate project in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. Staff Writer | March 2, 2026 | 4:29 pm
BHP chair sees limited business impact from Iran crisis for now Chairman Ross McEwan said some 95% of BHP’s mining output ends up in Asia, where trade routes remain open. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2026 | 4:14 pm
US struggling to de-risk Congo’s ‘war zone minerals’ even after pact Several of DRC's shortlisted assets sit in politically fraught zones or carry permitting disputes, making quick, reliable mining deals unlikely. Reuters | March 2, 2026 | 3:41 pm
Sustainable Fitch affirms Navoi Mining’s ESG rating NMMC's rating came in at '3' along with an overall score of 54, up from 51 previously. Staff Writer | March 2, 2026 | 3:30 pm
Rock Tech, Siemens Canada partner to develop lithium conversion capacity Siemens' digitalization technology will be applied for the construction and operation of Rock Tech's planned lithium converter in Ontario. Staff Writer | March 2, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Sandvik introduces real-time geological insight for more efficient and safer mining operations The solution provides mining operations with near real‑time visibility into subsurface conditions. Sandvik | March 2, 2026 | 12:51 pm
Aluminum price jumps as Iran conflict puts Middle East supply at risk Potential disruptions to bauxite or alumina flows that feed smelters in the Middle East present a very significant risk, analyst says. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2026 | 12:39 pm
PDAC: Ottawa spreads cash across 30 projects Canada announced as much as $17 million each for 30 mining projects. Colin McLelland | March 2, 2026 | 12:29 pm
Investor interest in Greenland’s mining has increased since Trump’s threats, minister says The Arctic island is an autonomous territory of Denmark that is strategically located and rich in minerals. Reuters | March 2, 2026 | 12:29 pm