Alcoa to acquire South32’s Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Assets in $4.1 Billion Deal
Alcoa has agreed to acquire South32's interests in a portfolio of bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets across Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a $4.1 billion transaction, strengthening its global upstream operations and expanding its production capacity.
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Launch Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trial in the Pilbara
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have begun testing battery-electric haul trucks at BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara, with the industry-first collaboration generating data to support mine electrification, lower emissions and the future deployment of battery-electric mining fleets.
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.
Newmont Secures Major Approvals for Red Chris Block Cave Project in British Columbia
Newmont has secured key regulatory approvals for its Red Chris Block Cave project in British Columbia, paving the way for a final investment decision later this year and reinforcing the region's emergence as a strategically important source of future copper supply.
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
