2025

Mineral Mining Services (MMS) says it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with GoldArc Resources to establish a strategic development partnership for the Leonora South gold project in Western Australia. This agreement moves beyond a…

Metso says it is strengthening its position as “the number one service partner from pit to port for the minerals processing industry” by introducing a ‘groundbreaking’ Life Cycle Services (LCS) framework. The new,…

Cemented carbide is at the heart of rock tools technology, and IM Editorial Director Paul Moore recently had the chance to visit Sandvik’s state of the art carbide facility in Västberga, southwest of Stockholm, which is a hub for rock tools…

The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday announced plans to launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions, aimed at expanding domestic coal production and reducing import dependence. Alongside the auction, the ministry will also unveil a…

The Government of India is set to introduce specific provisions for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) within the country’s coal auction framework, a move aimed at promoting cleaner and more efficient use of India’s vast coal reserves.…

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd (HCM) has announced its transformation and rebranding to LANDCROS, effective April 2027. The company stated: “The construction and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands…

Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd, one of China’s largest construction equipment manufacturers, made a strong debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with its shares rising more than 8% in early trading after raising $1.6 billion in its…

A group of leading Australian financiers and mining veterans have come together to launch a new investment firm aimed at capitalizing on the global boom in strategic and critical metals. The firm, named Southern Cross Strategic Metals…

Canada’s main stock index, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), closed lower on Monday as a sharp decline in gold prices weighed heavily on mining and materials stocks. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.8%, dragged down by…

Mining giant Rio Tinto has warned of an uncertain future for its Boyne aluminium smelter in Queensland, Australia’s largest aluminium production facility, citing rising energy costs and unresolved power supply agreements as major challenges…