Industry News
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Lula’s election win dashes US hopes of quick access to Brazil’s rare earths
The reelection of leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Brazil’s president will likely dash US President Donald Trump’s hopes…
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Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 77
Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the mining industry. As usual, we’re…
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Rio Tinto approves $144 million investment to advance Resolution Copper project
Rio Tinto has approved a $144 million investment by Resolution Copper to advance the next phase of development at the…
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SME Media Contest Opens for 2027
Continuing the momentum generated from last year’s contest, we again invite you to submit photos and videos illustrating the innovations…
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Freeport Announces Plans to Boost U.S. Copper & Molybdenum Production
Freeport announced today that its Board of Directors approved a $4.5 billion expansion and modernization program for its wholly owned…
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Cannon by Fletcher introduces compact bolting module to improve underground maneuverability
As underground mining operations continue to evolve, mine operators are placing greater emphasis on equipment maneuverability, accessibility and efficient machine…
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PDAC announces 2027 Awards recipients
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2027 PDAC Awards,…
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Fluor Corp among US firms vying for Kenya critical minerals project, minister says
Engineering giant Fluor Corp is among a group of mostly US investors vying to develop Kenya’s Mrima Hill critical minerals…
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US strategy links Myanmar peace talks to rare-earth access
Washington aims to use peace diplomacy in Myanmar as a way to expand US influence and potentially gain access to…
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Operational complexity tops mining risks for 2027, EY report finds
Operational complexity, access to capital and supply chain disruption lead the risks facing mining and metals companies in 2027, according…
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