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The acquisition expands the Project area to 56,000 ha and allows Founders to restart northwestward expansion drilling of Upper Antino, which was previously stopped at the concession boundary. Ill: 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.
Founders Metals completes 36,000 ha acquisition in Suriname exploration concession
Global demand for metals soars, but mining investments aren't following suit
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Hexagon caps a five-star year for mining innovation with multiple awards
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Viscaria agrees on MoU with Aurubis for long-term collaboration
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The acquisition expands the Project area to 56,000 ha and allows Founders to restart northwestward expansion drilling of Upper Antino, which was previously stopped at the concession boundary. Ill: 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.

Founders Metals completes 36,000 ha acquisition in Suriname exploration concession

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Hexagon caps a five-star year for mining innovation with multiple awards

Photo: Viscaria

Viscaria agrees on MoU with Aurubis for long-term collaboration

The German Mercedes-Benz car factory in Stuttgart. Photo: Mercedes-Benz Group

China pushes German firms to disclose data for mineral access

The compact sized plant will have a capacity of 1.5MTPA, with pellet production expected to begin by mid-2027. Image courtesy: Metso

Kuminex Steels awards Metso an order for a compact-sized pellet plant

Sandvik's new installation, the eNimon, which is the first electric car ever made without metals or minerals. Photo: PRNewsfoto/Sandvik Sandvik's new installation, the eNimon, which is the first electric car ever made without metals or minerals. Photo: PRNewsfoto/Sandvik

New Sandvik report reveals a golden opportunity to attract engineers to the mining industry

The global mining industry faces a growing shortage of engineering talent, but new research from...

Rio Tinto sees the new technology as a way to maintain relevance in a steel industry moving away from coal-based blast furnaces. Illustration: AI-generated image. Copyright: Conventus Rio Tinto sees the new technology as a way to maintain relevance in a steel industry moving away from coal-based blast furnaces. Illustration: AI-generated image. Copyright: Conventus

Rio Tinto Shifts to Hydrogen Iron Reduction, Drops Biomass Pilot

Rio Tinto has cancelled its planned biomass-based BioIron pilot and will instead invest heavily in...

The Athabasca Basin hosts one of the world's richest high-grade uranium deposits. Photo: Konstantin von Gunten (Kvgunten)/Wikimedia Commons The Athabasca Basin hosts one of the world's richest high-grade uranium deposits. Photo: Konstantin von Gunten (Kvgunten)/Wikimedia Commons

Skyharbour to purchase the Russell Lake uranium project

Skyharbour Resources announces that is has entered into a definitive and binding purchase agreement with...

Hose pumps of this type are used where abrasive slurry rapidly wears down metal components. Similar systems are in operation at Swedish sites such as LKAB’s facility in Svappavaara. Photo: Valmet Hose pumps of this type are used where abrasive slurry rapidly wears down metal components. Similar systems are in operation at Swedish sites such as LKAB’s facility in Svappavaara. Photo: Valmet

New hose pump tested in copper mine shows reduced operating costs

An African copper mine has completed a two-month field trial of a new peristaltic hose...

In this facility in the Finnish town Tampere, the Sandvik ramps up AI-driven mining technology with an €80m investment and new autonomous drilling prototypes. Photo: Sandvik In this facility in the Finnish town Tampere, the Sandvik ramps up AI-driven mining technology with an €80m investment and new autonomous drilling prototypes. Photo: Sandvik

Sandvik expands autonomous mining robotics programme in Tampere

Sandvik is stepping up its development of autonomous mining machinery, launching an €80 million technology...

EGA and ENEC deliver the UAE’s first low-carbon aluminium produced with electricity from the Barakah nuclear plant. Photo: EGA EGA and ENEC deliver the UAE’s first low-carbon aluminium produced with electricity from the Barakah nuclear plant. Photo: EGA

UAE delivers first low-carbon aluminium produced with nuclear power

The United Arab Emirates has supplied its first batch of aluminium produced using electricity generated...

East Africa represents one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa for aggregates and mining, according to Metso. Ill: 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. East Africa represents one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa for aggregates and mining, according to Metso. Ill: 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.

Metso signs distribution agreement with Rock Plant to expand presence in East Africa

Metso has entered into a distribution agreement with Rock Plant Ltd, a well-established and trusted...

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Simandou partners celebrate start of operations

The President of the Republic of Guinea joined project partners WCS1, Baowu, Chinalco and Rio...

EU officials say reducing dependence on China for critical minerals is a top priority. Photo: Creative Commons Lic, kredit: Quarry EU officials say reducing dependence on China for critical minerals is a top priority. Photo: Creative Commons Lic, kredit: Quarry

TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium as Europe falls behind

The investment firm TechMet is exploring new additions to its portfolio while expressing concern that...

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Metso launches redefined OKTOP Conditioner product series

Metso is launching a redefined OKTOP® Conditioner product series, designed to enhance flotation performance in...

Viiankiaava is a roughly 6,500-hectare mire area near Sodankylä, protected under the EU Natura 2000 network. It hosts several endangered bird species, including the white-tailed eagle. AA Sakatti Mining plans an underground nickel, copper, and platinum mine in the area. Foto: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Kredit: TuomoS Viiankiaava is a roughly 6,500-hectare mire area near Sodankylä, protected under the EU Natura 2000 network. It hosts several endangered bird species, including the white-tailed eagle. AA Sakatti Mining plans an underground nickel, copper, and platinum mine in the area. Foto: Wikipedia Commons Lic. Kredit: TuomoS

Finnish court halts exploration in protected Lapland area

The Administrative Court of Northern Finland has annulled four exploration permits granted for areas located...

The Concorde Cell lab. Photo: Metso The Concorde Cell lab. Photo: Metso

Metso opens new separation laboratory in Finland

Metso has opened a new, state-of-the-art Separation laboratory and pilot area at its Research Center...

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Rio Tinto JV to invest $733 million to extend West Angelas iron ore mine

Rio Tinto, Mitsui and Nippon Steel will invest $733 million1 (Rio Tinto share $389 million)...

Rare earths. Image: Wikimedia Commons Rare earths. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Critical Metals to acquire a controlling interest in Tanbreez

Critical Metals Corp., a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that it has amended...

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Pani Gold mine officially begins operations

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, PT Merdeka Gold Resources Tbk (MGR) officially commenced its first...

Expedition on the run? Image caption: Symbolic image. Photo: Creative Commons / Pixabay Expedition on the run? Image caption: Symbolic image. Photo: Creative Commons / Pixabay

Greenland’s rare earths emerge as key battleground in global resource race

Greenland, home to some of the world’s largest untapped deposits of rare earth elements, has...

The support is provided in the form of loans of up to 150 million dollars, while banks such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are also coordinating around 1 billion dollars in private financing to build the new “10X facility” in Nevada. Illustrative image. AI-generated. Not a photograph. Copyright © Conventus. The support is provided in the form of loans of up to 150 million dollars, while banks such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are also coordinating around 1 billion dollars in private financing to build the new “10X facility” in Nevada. Illustrative image. AI-generated. Not a photograph. Copyright © Conventus.

US ramps up critical minerals push with billion-dollar support

The United States is accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals...

A Metso cone crusher. Photo: Metso A Metso cone crusher. Photo: Metso

Minerita selects Metso’s energy-efficient comminution equipment

Minérios Itaúna Ltda (Minerita) has selected Metso to supply all key comminution equipment for its...

The ceremony was held at the CEA's premises in Grenoble, in the presence of Benjamin Gallezot, France Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals and Metals, Guillaume Dureau, Orano's Senior Executive Vice President, Projects 
BU & Director of Innovation, R&D and New Activities, and Philippe Stohr, CEA Energy Division Director. Photo: Pierre Jayet The ceremony was held at the CEA's premises in Grenoble, in the presence of Benjamin Gallezot, France Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals and Metals, Guillaume Dureau, Orano's Senior Executive Vice President, Projects 
BU & Director of Innovation, R&D and New Activities, and Philippe Stohr, CEA Energy Division Director. Photo: Pierre Jayet

Pilot line inaugurated for recycling and manufacturing of permanent magnets

The Orano group and CEA recently inaugurated a pilot line dedicated to the recycling and...

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Perseus secures approvals for underground mine at Yaouré

Australian Perseus Mining announces that they have secured a presidential decree for the development and...

SSAB's CEO Johnny Sjöström and The Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch. Photo: Photographer/SSAB SSAB's CEO Johnny Sjöström and The Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch. Photo: Photographer/SSAB

Cornerstone laid for SSAB’s new steel mill

The construction of SSAB's new steel mill in Luleå started with the Swedish Minister for...

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Global demand for metals soars, but mining investments aren't following suit

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Epiroc to acquire leading provider of mining automation solutions

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

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