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Kangankunde Process Plant. Photo: Lindian Resources
Lindian’s Kangankunde rare earths project advances towards commissioning
Dillinger France is upgrading heavy plate production at its Dunkirk facility with new automation technology supplied by SMS Group. The modernisation will expand the plant's ability to process high-strength steel grades. Photo: Dillinger.
New Automation Technology to Improve Steel Production in Dunkirk
Professors Jukka Kömi (left) and Timo Fabritius at the University of Oulu are working with SSAB to develop new steel grades and manufacturing processes aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from steel production. Photo: University of Oulu.
SSAB and Finnish Researchers Invest €40 Million in Cleaner Steel
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Mercuria signs gold offtake agreement with Heritage Minerals
The EU's new steel import rules have intensified tensions between European steel producers and importing companies. Criticism focuses on quota allocation and opportunities to influence the regulatory framework. Illustrative image. Photo: Creative Commons / Geralt.
EU Steel Quotas Spark Criticism from Importers
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Kangankunde Process Plant. Photo: Lindian Resources

Lindian’s Kangankunde rare earths project advances towards commissioning

Dillinger France is upgrading heavy plate production at its Dunkirk facility with new automation technology supplied by SMS Group. The modernisation will expand the plant's ability to process high-strength steel grades. Photo: Dillinger.

New Automation Technology to Improve Steel Production in Dunkirk
Professors Jukka Kömi (left) and Timo Fabritius at the University of Oulu are working with SSAB to develop new steel grades and manufacturing processes aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from steel production. Photo: University of Oulu.

SSAB and Finnish Researchers Invest €40 Million in Cleaner Steel
Image: AI-generated image. Not a photograph. Copyright © Conventus – AI-generated content. None of the material may be reproduced or used in other contexts without written permission.

Mercuria signs gold offtake agreement with Heritage Minerals
The EU's new steel import rules have intensified tensions between European steel producers and importing companies. Criticism focuses on quota allocation and opportunities to influence the regulatory framework. Illustrative image. Photo: Creative Commons / Geralt.

EU Steel Quotas Spark Criticism from Importers
Photo caption: Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, where production declined and operating costs increased during the third quarter of 2026. Photo: Paladin Energy. Photo caption: Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, where production declined and operating costs increased during the third quarter of 2026. Photo: Paladin Energy.

Paladin Energy Faces Rising Uranium Mining Costs

Australian mining company Paladin Energy reported a 19% decline in uranium production at its Langer...

Per Elfgren, Head of SSAB Special Steels, Karin Palmqvist, Site and production manager in Oxelösund and Johnny Sjöström, President & CEO of SSAB. Photo: SSAB Per Elfgren, Head of SSAB Special Steels, Karin Palmqvist, Site and production manager in Oxelösund and Johnny Sjöström, President & CEO of SSAB. Photo: SSAB

SSAB starts construction of new quenching line in Oxelösund

SSAB recently marked the start of construction of its new quenching line in Oxelösund. The...

Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is undergoing extensive restructuring to improve profitability, while the group's naval operations benefit from major new shipbuilding contracts. Illustration: Marine Forum. Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe is undergoing extensive restructuring to improve profitability, while the group's naval operations benefit from major new shipbuilding contracts. Illustration: Marine Forum.

Thyssenkrupp Wins Major Naval Order Amid Steel Industry Crisis

German industrial group Thyssenkrupp is facing two major developments. Its naval subsidiary TKMS has secured...

The new department store in Åland is part of Biltema’s continued expansion in Finland. Biltema store in Kempele, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. Illustrative image: Wikimedia Commons, credit: Ville Siliämaa. The new department store in Åland is part of Biltema’s continued expansion in Finland. Biltema store in Kempele, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. Illustrative image: Wikimedia Commons, credit: Ville Siliämaa.

Imported steel raises costs for Biltema’s new Åland store

Biltema’s planned Åland store will cost more than comparable projects in Sweden and mainland Finland...

The Sokli deposit was discovered in 1967 and was long primarily associated with phosphate for fertiliser production. In recent years, interest has increasingly focused on the area’s rare earth elements, which the EU considers strategically important for reducing dependence on China. Photo: Sokli Oy The Sokli deposit was discovered in 1967 and was long primarily associated with phosphate for fertiliser production. In recent years, interest has increasingly focused on the area’s rare earth elements, which the EU considers strategically important for reducing dependence on China. Photo: Sokli Oy

Finland moves ahead with Sokli despite unresolved permits

The Finnish state is increasing funding for the Sokli mining project in Savukoski, eastern Lapland...

Bay Minette First Coil. Milestone advances one of the largest new U.S. aluminum manufacturing investments in decades toward commercial shipments in 2027. Photo: Novelis Bay Minette First Coil. Milestone advances one of the largest new U.S. aluminum manufacturing investments in decades toward commercial shipments in 2027. Photo: Novelis

Novelis produces first coil at greenfield aluminum plant in Alabama

Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling...

KrossKonsult specializes in crushing, screening, and material handling solutions. Photo: Metso KrossKonsult specializes in crushing, screening, and material handling solutions. Photo: Metso

Metso expands distributor partnership with KrossKonsult in Norway

Metso has expanded its long-standing partnership with KrossKonsult AB and its Norwegian subsidiary, KrossKonsult Norway...

ADI had already sought to delay the shutdown order in an earlier appeal, but the court also rejected that request. Photo: Eurometal. ADI had already sought to delay the shutdown order in an earlier appeal, but the court also rejected that request. Photo: Eurometal.

New setback for ADI in steel plant dispute

Italian steelmaker Acciaierie d’Italia, ADI, has suffered another legal setback in its efforts to prevent...

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EBRD supports greener copper mining in Bulgaria

Author: Anastasia Dolmatova, EBRD The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a...

Tanbreez is one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. Generic photo. Tanbreez is one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits and is located in Southern Greenland. Generic photo.

Greenland government approves Tanbreez rare earth mine plan

Critical Metals Corp, a leading critical minerals exploration and mining company, announced that the Government...

The sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum will be held in Riyadh from 12 to 14 January 2027, under the theme "Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply." Image: Future Minerals Forum The sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum will be held in Riyadh from 12 to 14 January 2027, under the theme "Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply." Image: Future Minerals Forum

Riyadh to host sixth edition of Future Minerals Forum in January 2027

The sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum will be held in Riyadh from 12...

View from Alsumer Berg over the Schwelgern steelworks in Germany, with the coking plant in the foreground to the left and the blast furnace plant in the background to the right. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Credit: Rainer Halama. View from Alsumer Berg over the Schwelgern steelworks in Germany, with the coking plant in the foreground to the left and the blast furnace plant in the background to the right. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Credit: Rainer Halama.

German steel industry demands continued support for grid fees

Germany’s steel industry is warning of sharply rising electricity costs if government support for grid...

HRT High Rate Thickener. Photo: Metso HRT High Rate Thickener. Photo: Metso

Metso is awarded with a thickener modernization order in Chile

Metso has entered into an agreement to provide a comprehensive thickener modernization for a customer...

SSAB’s steelworks in Raahe, Finland. Finnish steel demand is expected to increase in 2026, driven mainly by investment in industry, data centres, infrastructure and the energy transition. Residential construction, however, remains weak. Photo: SSAB. SSAB’s steelworks in Raahe, Finland. Finnish steel demand is expected to increase in 2026, driven mainly by investment in industry, data centres, infrastructure and the energy transition. Residential construction, however, remains weak. Photo: SSAB.

Data centres and infrastructure strengthen Finnish steel demand

Finland’s steel market has entered a cautious recovery phase after several years of declining production...

Rare earth elements. Photo: Peggy Greb/US Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons Rare earth elements. Photo: Peggy Greb/US Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia Commons

Lynas Rare Earths to acquire Meteoric Resources

Lynas Rare Earths announces that they have entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed (“SID”)...

Bedford’s 2026 Report on Board and Executive Compensation in the Mining Industry. Image: Bedford/TRANSEARCH Bedford’s 2026 Report on Board and Executive Compensation in the Mining Industry. Image: Bedford/TRANSEARCH

MP Materials CEO earns C$39 million to top Bedford's 2026 mining compensation rankings

MP Materials Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Litinsky topped Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH's 2026 mining...

Iron ore freight rates moved in opposite directions in September as vessel supply and Chinese demand shifted. Symbol image: Pixabay, credit: Terski Iron ore freight rates moved in opposite directions in September as vessel supply and Chinese demand shifted. Symbol image: Pixabay, credit: Terski

Iron ore freight rates diverge as China demand weakens

Iron ore freight rates diverged in September, with Brazil-China routes strengthening while Australian shipments to...

Epiroc’s UV42 utility vehicle is part of the order by Sibanye-Stillwater. Photo: Epiroc Epiroc’s UV42 utility vehicle is part of the order by Sibanye-Stillwater. Photo: Epiroc

Epiroc wins large equipment order for platinum mine in South Africa

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has...

Mesabi Metallics plans to invest $15 billion in a new steelmaking complex in Iowa. Iron ore will be supplied from the company’s mine and pellet plant in Minnesota, creating an integrated US production chain from iron ore to finished steel. Photo: Mesabi Metallics. Mesabi Metallics plans to invest $15 billion in a new steelmaking complex in Iowa. Iron ore will be supplied from the company’s mine and pellet plant in Minnesota, creating an integrated US production chain from iron ore to finished steel. Photo: Mesabi Metallics.

US plans $15 billion steel plant in Iowa

The United States is preparing for one of its largest steel investments in decades. Mesabi...

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Aria Resources announces Dokwe project feasibility programme update

Ariana Resources plc, amineral exploration and development company advancing the 100% owned, 1.6 Moz Dokwe...

The new test rig in Sala complements Metso's network of pump testing, engineering and development facilities in Sweden, Peru, Australia and India. Photo: Metso The new test rig in Sala complements Metso's network of pump testing, engineering and development facilities in Sweden, Peru, Australia and India. Photo: Metso

Metso has commissioned an extra-large slurry pump test rig

Metso has commissioned a new 4-MW extra-large slurry pump test rig at its Test and...

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