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.
How Vale’s Local Procurement Programme is Delivering Sustainable Mining and Regional Development
Vale’s local procurement strategy is generating billions of reais in economic activity across Brazil’s mining regions, strengthening local supply chains, supporting supplier development and creating long-term socioeconomic benefits in communities that host mining operations.
EXIM Approves $2.9bn Loan for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved a $2.9 billion loan for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, paving the way for development of what is expected to become the country’s only domestic antimony reserve while supporting mine construction, site restoration and long-term critical minerals security.
Galiano Gold Highlights ESG Progress and Operational Sustainability in 2025 Report
Galiano Gold has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance across its corporate operations and the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana.
Ora Banda Approves Major Growth Projects Under ‘DRIVE to 300’ Strategy
Ora Banda Mining has approved a series of major capital projects aimed at supporting its next stage of growth, including a new 3.0Mtpa processing plant at Davyhurst, development of the Waihi Underground mine and expanded financing arrangements.
Whyalla Steelworks Sale Enters Final Phase as Governments Push Low-Emission Steel Transition
Two shortlisted bidders advance in process to secure the future of Australia’s sovereign steelmaking capability at Whyalla Steelworks
Nouveau Monde Graphite Launches Construction of Matawinie Mine Project in Quebec
Nouveau Monde Graphite has officially launched construction of its Phase-2 Matawinie graphite mining project in Quebec, marking a major milestone in the development of North America’s critical minerals supply chain.
Rio Tinto Marks 8 Billion Tonnes of Pilbara Iron Ore Shipments
Rio Tinto has reached a major milestone in global iron ore production, shipping its 8 billionth tonne of iron ore from Western Australia’s Pilbara region, underscoring the scale and longevity of one of the world’s most important mining operations.
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.
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.
Zero Emission Mining: Hitachi Construction Machinery Demonstrate Full Battery Dump Truck
Hitachi Construction Machinery has showcased its Full Battery Dump Truck to mining customers at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Copper Mine in Zambia, as the company moves towards planned commercial deployment of the technology in FY2027.
Fluor Awarded Feasibility Study Contract for Anglo American’s Woodsmith Mining Project
Fluor Corporation has been awarded feasibility study services for Anglo American’s Woodsmith mining project in North Yorkshire, England, as the company continues advancing one of the world’s largest known polyhalite fertilizer developments.
