Rio Tinto and BHP have agreed to work together to extract up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore at their neighbouring Yandicoogina and Yandi iron ore operations in the Pilbara. Under two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), the companies will explore the potential for: Collaboration on the development of Rio Tinto’s Wunbye deposit; and […]

Mali’s industrial gold output fell 22.9% in 2025, hurt by the lengthy suspension of Barrick Mining’s operations due to a dispute over tougher mining rules, provisional figures from the West African country’s mines ministry showed. Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, has been pushing reforms intended to capture more value from the sector, enshrined in a mining […]

Presentation LASE Industrielle Lasertechnik GmbH is a German company specializing in industrial laser measurement and sensor technology. It’s known internationally for high-precision laser systems and software used across heavy-industry applications. LASE develops and manufactures laser-based measurement systems (1D, 2D, 3D, and multi-layer sensors) and software solutions for precise measurement of profiles, positions, dimensions, and volumes […]

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026 officially opens to the public tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13, in Riyadh, bringing together the global mining community after a day of closed-door ministerial meetings focused on policy alignment. Over the next three days, the forum will shift decisively from dialogue to deal-making, positioning Riyadh as a central hub for […]

The Future Minerals Forum 2026 is a three-day international conference dedicated to exploring the future of minerals, critical mineral supply chains, and their importance to the global energy transition. Scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 13–15 January 2026, it will gather governments, mining companies, investors, technology innovators, and academic leaders. The event […]

Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated 2026 annual convention of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). Scheduled to take place from March 1 to 4, 2026, this flagship event remains a cornerstone of excellence in mineral exploration and mining. At present, the industry is undergoing rapid technological evolution along with market uncertainty. […]

SALT LAKE CITY – Rio Tinto’s Kennecott operation has progressed its decarbonisation objectives by signing a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will purchase 78.5 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy generated by TerraGen’s 238.5 MW Monte Cristo […]

Nov 14 (Reuters) – Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for a weekly rise, supported by a weaker dollar as investors waited for more U.S. economic data to gauge the likelihood of a December rate cut after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,183.31 per ounce, […]

SOREL-TRACY, Québec — Rio Tinto and Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) are pleased to announce a transaction to advance the Canadian production of scandium oxide in Sorel-Tracy, Québec at the facility under construction at Rio Tinto’s Critical Minerals and Metallurgical Complex. CGF will invest approximately C$25 million to support production at North America’s sole facility […]

ArcelorMittal, the world’s second largest steelmaker, reported a better-than-expected third quarter profit on Thursday helped by a strong performance in Europe and gave a positive outlook for 2026. The Luxembourg-based company booked a $1.51 billion core profit in the quarter, 3% above the $1.46 billion seen in company-provided consensus. Shares in the company were up […]