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Sandvik breaks record by drilling a ventilation shaft over 700 meters in a single pass
Sandvik achieved this feat without needing to replace any cutters, representing a 69% increase in performance.
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Komatsu begins testing of the first hydrogen-powered dump truck
The company works with industry associations and mining experts to implement alternative fuel technologies.
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Lithium Americas secures $250 million investment to boost Thacker Pass project
According to official statements, the first disbursement of the loan is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2025.
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NexGen Energy advances approval of Rook I Project with the CNSC
The CNSC has scheduled hearings for the final phase of the Rook I Project, a major uranium mining event in Canada.
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Element 25 receives final approval to expand Butcherbird manganese mine
The Australian mining company is seeking to increase production of manganese concentrate for the steel industry.
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Accident at Séguéla gold mine leaves one worker dead
The incident occurred while the worker was recharging a fire extinguisher.
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Wyloo and Hastings join forces to develop rare earths project in Australia
Wyloo strengthens its presence in the rare earths and niobium market with a new partnership and acquires 19.99% of Neo Performance Materials.
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NOVACAVI successfully conducts underwater surveillance test with fiber optic cable
Underwater monitoring technology continues to advance, and a recent test in deep mine shafts has demonstrated the effectiveness of aquatic surveillance systems.
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First refinery for critical minerals and rare earths to be built in Africa
It will be the first of its kind on the entire continent, thus promoting industrial autonomy.
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Kodal Minerals announces first spodumene concentrate produced in Bougouni
The company expects to achieve stable production in the coming weeks, with a monthly target of 10,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate.
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Weardale Lithium gets green light for UK’s largest lithium extraction plant
The UK North East is positioned as a key hub for lithium production with the approval of the Weardale Lithium plant in Durham.
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Rio2 begins construction of the Fénix Gold Mine in Atacama
The Fénix Gold Mine will generate 1,200 jobs in Atacama and will begin production in 2026.