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Greenland and the rare earth treasure that remains unmined
Despite its vast reserves, Greenland has not activated a single rare earth mine due to political, climatic and logistical barriers.
Mining plays a strategic role in the global supply chain and in the development of sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. This section covers news on mineral exploration, production, processing, mine expansion and projects shaping the evolution of the mining industry across different markets.
Coverage includes investments in new deposits, plant modernization, process automation, monitoring technologies and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, safety and sustainability. It also highlights infrastructure development, environmental management, equipment innovation and corporate decisions influencing the competitiveness and long-term performance of the sector.
Through these stories, Mining follows the assets, projects and operational developments shaping how strategic resources are extracted, processed and integrated into global industrial systems.
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China announces opening of lithium and nickel futures trading to international traders
The China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC) enables financial openness by authorizing foreign participation in key futures contracts, including lithium and nickel. Such a strategic move…
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Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials to create “mine-to-metal and alloy” rare earths champion
Energy Fuels announced the acquisition of ASM for US$299 million to build the largest integrated rare earths chain outside China.
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Rio Tinto and AWS power data centers with low-emission copper produced in the U.S.
Amazon strengthens its digital infrastructure in the U.S. with locally refined copper and a smaller environmental footprint.
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TGS powers 3D Sunfish seismic exploration and reprocessing in Liberia
The reprocessing of the Sunfish study consolidates its commitment to the revitalization of emerging basins and the generation of geological intelligence for the sustainable…
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Diamond drilling begins at Lady Lila inside the Forrestania center
The program seeks to define the extent of gold mineralization at Lady Lila through diamond drilling and detailed metallurgical studies.
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ABB upgrades electrification and tailings automation at Boliden’s Aitik mine
Tailings modernization at Aitik boosts efficiency and safety in the face of growing global copper demand and stringent environmental regulations.
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Liebherr exhibits its two generations of excavators, Liebherr R 901 and R 978 SME
During the new track event in Beckum, the operator presented the excavator as a classic model.
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Swedish mining industry decides between legacy experience and a decisive future
Sweden’s mining industry has been a cornerstone of its economic development since Viking times. Today, at the height of the global energy transition, the…
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Australian mining accelerates growth towards 2030
Australia projects a sustained jump in key mining production with a focus on iron ore, gold and lithium by 2030.
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