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Epiroc and SANY Group Sign Global Partnership Agreement
May 27, 2026
Epiroc has entered into a strategic partnership with SANY Group, a global leader in construction machinery and other heavy equipment. The partnership will explore opportunities for broader collaboration across selected areas in the mining and infrastructure industries. The parties aim
ReElement Technologies, Mitsubishi Materials Collaborate to Advance Critical Mineral Supply Chains
May 26, 2026
ReElement Technologies has formed a strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMC), a global leader in advanced materials and resource circulation, which includes a strategic investment in ReElement. The strategic investment underscores MMC’s confidence in ReElement’s refining-first platform and further
Tungsten West on Track to Start Production in 2026 at Hemerdon Mine After Agreements Signed, UK
May 26, 2026
The company looking to reopen a mine in Devon that holds a rare critical metal has signed two supply agreements which put it on track to start production later this year. Tungsten West said the contracts covered major additions for
Sherritt International Halts Plans to Dissolve Cuba Business Amid Sanctions
May 20, 2026
Sherritt International says it is no longer pursuing a plan to dissolve its Cuban joint venture, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions on the country. The Trump administration has laid siege to Cuba since
OceanaGold Receives Permit Approval for Waihi North Project, New Zealand
May 19, 2026
OceanaGold said the New Zealand government has released a final decision approving the permit for the Waihi North Project (WNP). OceanaGold is now officially permitted to develop and operate WNP, which includes the high-grade Wharekirauponga Underground mine (WUG), located north
Anglo American to Sell Its Steelmaking Coal Business in Australia to Dhilmar for $3.875 Billion
May 18, 2026
Anglo American has agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar Limited for a cash consideration of up to $3.875 billion. “Our agreement for Dhilmar to acquire our steelmaking coal business in Australia is testament
Yancoal to Acquire 80% Interest in Kestrel Coal Mine for $2.24 Billion, Australia
May 15, 2026
Yancoal Australia has entered into binding transaction to acquire an 80 percent interest in the Kestrel Coal Mine for up to $2.4 billion. Kestrel is a large-scale, long-life metallurgical coal asset located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. “The proposed acquisition of
Rio2 Commences Commissioning of Tailings Filtration Facility at Condestable Copper Mine, Peru
May 12, 2026
Rio2 Limited has initiated the commissioning phase for the new Tailings Filtration Facility (TFF) at its newly acquired Condestable Copper Mine in Peru. “We are very happy about this important step at Condestable. The operating team’s commitment to the highest
Albemarle Initiates Environmental Review for Chile’s First Direct Lithium Extraction Project
May 8, 2026
Albemarle Corporation has submitted the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Transition to Direct Lithium Extraction (TED) Project, an initiative aimed at advancing efficient and sustainable lithium production in the Salar de Atacama in Chile. Using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology,
Metso Strengthens Its Presence in Argentina to Support the Mining Industry
May 7, 2026
Metso is expanding its presence in Argentina with new local capabilities. The investment will reinforce Metso’s long‑term commitment to the development of the mining industry and local talent in Argentina. “This investment clearly reflects our long‑term vision for Argentina and
