Wheaton Precious Metals is doubling down on its commitment to fostering innovation in the mining sector, announcing the return of its Future of Mining Challenge. This initiative, which made its debut last year, aims to attract ventures from around th
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The global rush for critical minerals has reached new depths, quite literally, as stakeholders turn their gaze to the ocean floor. The deep sea, once the preserve of scientific exploration and speculative fiction, is now a frontier in the quest for e
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Africa’s gold mining sector is experiencing a significant upswing, fueled by escalating global demand for commodities and the continent’s vast, untapped reserves. At the forefront of this boom, Finnish engineering titan Metso Outotec (MSO1V.HE) is ca
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Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, is on a mission to pioneer commercial deep-sea mining, a venture he believes could redefine America’s mineral independence. His journey began in 2001, sparked by a tennis partner’s invitation to invest in a p
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Researchers at Flinders University have developed a novel gold extraction method that could significantly alter the mining and electronics recycling landscapes. This innovative technique employs a combination of saltwater, UV light, and a recyclable
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In the heart of Wisconsin’s Rust Belt, a transformation is underway, spearheaded by Komatsu, the world’s second-largest mining equipment manufacturer. The company is expanding its U.S. operations, a move it attributes to the favorable environment for
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in advanced discussions with a consortium led by Gentry Beach, a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s orbit, to secure rights to the lucrative Rubaya coltan mine. The deal, as reported by the Financ
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Eacon Group Co. Ltd., the Chinese autonomous driving company, has taken a significant step towards public markets, filing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This move is notable, not just for the company, but for th
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EACON Mining Technology Co Ltd has secured over US$55 million in its series D financing round, a move that underscores the growing confidence in autonomous mining technologies and signals a strategic pivot towards global expansion, with a keen eye on
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The 2025 Bhakta Rath Research Award has been bestowed upon Michigan Technological University’s Pengfei Xue and his Ph.D. student, Miraj B. Kayastha, for their pioneering work in modelling regional climate change systems, with a specific focus on the
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