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Metals Exploration resumes construction at La India site

2026-10-22

Metals Exploration has announced the resumption of construction activities at its La India gold project in Nicaragua, following a temporary suspension initiated by a fatal incident on October 19, 2026. The company, which acquired full ownership of La India in January 2025, confirmed that work restarted on October 22, 2026, after safety reviews and regulatory approvals, reiterating its commitment to commissioning and initial gold production by December 2026 with an annual target of 145,000 ounces.

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Energy Department Authorizes Exchange from Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve

2026-10-22

The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized an exchange of up to 315,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur distillate from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to address immediate supply chain disruptions and mitigate rising heating oil costs in the Northeast. This temporary measure, set for completion by November 13, 2026, highlights critical vulnerabilities in national energy supply chains and underscores the broader challenges facing energy-intensive industries, including mining, regarding fuel availability and pricing stability.

Krait secures exclusive option to acquire Nevada mining claims

2026-10-22

Krait Critical Minerals has secured an exclusive option to acquire 17 federal mining claims in Humboldt County, Nevada, from Sierra Antimony, targeting a historical high-grade antimony production site. This strategic move, involving staged cash and share payments over two years, positions Krait to expand its critical minerals footprint in the U.S., leveraging antimony's increasing importance in defense, advanced manufacturing, and industrial supply chains. The agreement sets the stage for Krait to conduct technical and geological assessments, aiming to identify future exploration targets on a property known for significant historical antimony output.

SAGA concludes first drill programme at Labrador Wolverine project

2026-10-22

SAGA Metals has successfully concluded its inaugural 3,241-meter diamond drilling campaign at the fully owned Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element Project in Labrador, Canada, a significant step in systematically assessing the site's critical mineral potential. The 22-hole program confirmed the presence of target alteration assemblages indicative of rare earth element mineralization across all drilled holes, with two holes, W26-001 and W26-002, revealing extensive altered volcanic rock and a targeted Unit 4 sequence. Alongside drilling, prospecting activities identified new REE-hosting volcanic units, pegmatites, and aplite dykes, significantly expanding the prospective footprint for future exploration, with assay results pending and an induced polarisation survey planned for Q2 2027 to guide further development.

Energy Department Announces New Investments to Strengthen America's Power Grid and Lower Electricity Costs

2026-10-21

BHP reports decline in Q1 FY27 copper production

2026-10-21

BHP reported a 19% decline in copper production for the first quarter of financial year 2027, primarily due to operational disruptions, planned lower feed grades, and severe weather impacts across its Chilean and South Australian assets. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its full-year copper guidance and saw a significant 53% increase in its provisional average realized copper price, reaching $7.01/lb. Meanwhile, iron ore and coal production registered increases, underscoring the benefits of BHP's diversified portfolio amidst a volatile global market.

Gladiator initiates expanded exploration at Whitehorse Copper Project

2026-10-21

Gladiator Metals has significantly escalated its exploration efforts at the wholly owned Whitehorse Copper Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory, deploying a fifth drill rig to accelerate definition across the promising 2km Arctic Chief trend. This expanded program, backed by a C$40 million budget for 2026-27, targets near-surface copper mineralization with over 100,000 meters of planned drilling, aiming to establish new resource opportunities and strengthen the project's economic viability. The move signals Gladiator’s commitment to advancing a key Canadian copper asset amidst rising global demand for critical minerals.

Energy Department Advances Constitution Pipeline Project with $42 Million in Defense Production Act Funding

2026-10-20

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $42 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funding for the Constitution Pipeline Project, a proposed 125-mile natural gas pipeline stretching from Pennsylvania to New York. This strategic investment, made on October 19, 2026, aims to enhance energy security, reduce costs for consumers and businesses in the Northeast, and bolster the nation's defense industrial base by ensuring reliable access to natural gas. The move underscores a federal commitment to critical infrastructure development and has significant implications for energy-intensive sectors, including the mining industry.

Volvo Group to launch dedicated mining entity in 2027

2026-10-20

Volvo Group has announced the formation of Volvo Mining, a new dedicated business entity set to launch on January 1, 2027. Operating under Volvo Construction Equipment, this strategic move aims to consolidate Volvo's mining trucks, construction equipment, and autonomous solutions into a single unit, addressing the evolving needs and projected growth of the global mining sector. The initiative is designed to enhance customer value by unifying expertise, streamlining product and service portfolios, and coordinating research for greater efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations.

New Hope to acquire Malabar Resources in $1.2bn deal

2026-10-20

New Hope Corporation is set to acquire all outstanding shares of Malabar Resources for approximately A$1.8 billion ($1.2 billion USD) through an all-scrip scheme of arrangement. The transaction, unanimously recommended by both boards, will see Malabar shareholders receive 0.500 New Hope shares for each Malabar share, consolidating 100% ownership of the Maxwell Mine, an 8 million tonne per annum longwall coal operation located adjacent to New Hope’s Bengalla mine in NSW’s Upper Hunter Valley. This strategic move is anticipated to be completed by March 2027, creating a combined entity with a market capitalization of approximately A$6.3 billion and enhancing operational synergies in a key Australian coal basin.

Mining’s separation debate is asking the wrong questions

2026-10-19

Steve Benyo of Flottweg Separation Technology, in an October 19, 2026, opinion piece for Mining Technology, asserts that the mining industry's debate over mineral separation technologies is fundamentally flawed. He argues that instead of seeking a singular "best" technology, the focus must shift to strategically deploying the "right" technology, meticulously tailored to the specific operational, geological, and environmental context of each mining project. This perspective advocates for customized solutions that optimize efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability.