DoE awards $73m to four US mining technology testbed projects
The US Department of Energy’s (DoE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) has allocated $73m to fund four…
10 Sep 2026
US explores access to Venezuela’s mineral sector
The US is exploring ways to increase its access to Venezuela’s minerals, including gold, as part of a broader effort to expand involvement in the South American country’s resource sectors,…
10 Sep 2026
Nokia introduces AI-driven platform for mining and fieldwork
Nokia has introduced a new AI platform, Cognitive Operations (CO), aimed at supporting industries where continuous field operations are critical, with an initial focus on mining, public safety and defence.…
10 Sep 2026
Total Graphite appoints Lycopodium for Montepuez project study update
Total Graphite has engaged Lycopodium Minerals Africa to review and update feasibility work on the Montepuez Graphite Project in Mozambique. The project, which holds a permit for up to 100,000…
10 Sep 2026
Galantas Gold divests final 20% Omagh stake to Ocean Partners UK
Galantas Gold, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Cavanacaw, has sold its final 20% indirect stake in the Omagh gold project in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to Ocean Partners UK. The transaction…
09 Sep 2026
HMM secures $3.5bn iron ore shipping deal with Brazil’s Vale
Global integrated logistics company HMM has entered into a long-term shipping contract with Brazilian mining company Vale, valued at around $3.5bn (Won4.7tn). Under the agreement, HMM will transport iron ore…
09 Sep 2026
BME unveils new blasting system to address barriers in mining industry
BME, a subsidiary of Omnia Group, has launched the VIPERTRON system to expand the use of electronic initiation technology within the mining and quarrying industry. The VIPERTRON Electronic Initiation System…