Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) and Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd say their hybrid dump truck demonstration test project, set to take place at a mine in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, has been selected for inclusion in the ‘Industrial cooperation…

Scott Stalheim, member of the citizens group Friends of the Yellow River, said he’s uncomfortable with the challenges of drilling in wetlands. He said it’s hard to imagine that a mine would not damage the environment on public lands. “A full-scale…

The Swedish parliament has voted to pass legislative changes that will come into effect on 1 January, lifting the country’s ban on uranium mining and extraction. “The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government’s proposal on uranium mining in…

As the US and the West races to break China’s stranglehold over rare earths production – crucial for everything from smart phones to electric vehicles to military hardware – some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining…

Japan and the United States will jointly study developing rare earth mining in the waters around Minamitori Island in the Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday. Co-development of rare earth minerals was a key topic in her meeting with…

The First Alaskans Institute’s annual gala awards rarely get much attention outside of the black-tie fundraiser where they’re given. The honors typically go to people whose work has aligned with the organization’s mission of advocating for Alaska Native communities, and…

Findings of a new study suggest that 53% of zooplankton and 60% of micronekton – small, swimming animals such as shrimp and fish – could be directly affected by deep-sea mining waste, disrupting food chains that extend to larger predators.…

Brazil’s aluminium industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in its global trade approach, moving beyond traditional domestic-focused production toward strategic international market expansion. This Brazilian aluminium export shift reflects broader changes in global trade dynamics, environmental regulations, and competitive positioning that are…