Leading Edge Materials Secures 25-Year Mining Lease for Norra Kärr Project in Sweden
Sweden has granted Leading Edge Materials a 25-year mining lease for the Norra Kärr project, paving the way for what could become the European Union's first heavy rare earths mine and strengthening regional supply chain security for critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind energy and defence.
Hudbay Breaks Ground on New Ingerbelle Expansion, Strengthening Copper Mountain’s Long-Term Future
Hudbay has officially broken ground on the New Ingerbelle expansion at its Copper Mountain operation in British Columbia, advancing a key growth project that is expected to extend mine life beyond 2040, increase copper production and reinforce the region’s position as a strategic source of critical minerals.
American Ocean Minerals Corporation Completes Major Environmental Sampling Campaign in the Cook Islands
American Ocean Minerals Corporation has completed one of the most extensive environmental baseline research campaigns conducted in the deep-sea minerals sector, generating critical data to support resource development, environmental assessment and future regulatory approvals in the Cook Islands.
Rio Tinto Commissions $1.5 Billion AP60 Smelter Expansion to Boost Low-Carbon Aluminium Production
Rio Tinto has begun commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion in Quebec, increasing low-carbon aluminium capacity while reinforcing North America's critical minerals and metals supply chain. For the mining sector, the project highlights how innovation, decarbonisation and operational competitiveness are becoming increasingly interconnected.
Schneider Electric and Torngat Metals Target Rare Earth Supply Chain Resilience Through Strategic Partnership
Schneider Electric and Torngat Metals have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore an end-to-end rare earths partnership centred on Canada's Strange Lake project, linking mining, processing, industrial technology and downstream demand to strengthen critical minerals supply chains.
BHP and Microsoft Accelerate Search for Next-Generation Copper Recovery Solutions
BHP has partnered with Microsoft to apply advanced AI and high-performance computing to one of mining's biggest technical challenges: improving copper recovery from existing ore bodies. The collaboration has already screened more than half a million molecules in the search for new leaching solutions that could help unlock future copper supply.
Pan American Silver Advances Emissions, Biodiversity and Responsible Mining in 2025 Sustainability Report
Mining company reports progress on emissions reduction, renewable energy adoption, biodiversity rehabilitation and responsible supply chain management.
Creating a Global Rare Earth Leader: USA Rare Earth Acquisition of Serra Verde Group Explained
USA Rare Earth has agreed to acquire Brazil-based Serra Verde Group in a deal valued at approximately $2.8 billion, creating an integrated rare earth platform spanning mining, processing, separation, metallization and magnet manufacturing as demand for critical minerals continues to grow.
Sizzling Sunstone : Digging Deep into Sunstone Mining
We unveil the optical phenomenon of the luminous sunstone, which merges ancient roots with a contemporary charm. This precious gem possesses a cultural and spiritual significance as its radiance inspires and uplifts all who bask in its brilliance.
Mining Art Gallery : An Intimate Collection of Mining Art
Found in County Durham, UK, the Mining Art Gallery paints the often-cerebral essence of the country’s coal mining industry in a new light. We delve deeper into the centre’s thought-provoking purpose and its works from artist Tom McGuiness.
Hades Mining : Sovereignty Begins Subsurface
Founded in 2025, Hades Mining is building the world’s first vertically integrated, technology-driven extraction company. Dr Max Werner, CEO and Founder, details its proprietary drilling technology, which is designed to fundamentally change drilling economics.
Appian Expands African Copper Footprint with US$400m+ Namibian Development
Appian Capital Advisory has acquired a 95% stake in the Omico Copper project in Namibia, advancing a large-scale, long-life copper development targeting ~30,000 tonnes of annual production and over US$400 million in planned development capital.
