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New episode: how big can, and should, mega turbines get?

2026-06-03

The global wind energy sector is rapidly entering an era of "super size wind," with offshore turbines now exceeding 15MW per unit and designs over 25MW in development. This expansion, while promising for decarbonization, presents significant challenges and opportunities across economics, operations, supply chains, and market competition, topics recently explored in the <em>Energy Technology: Industry Insights</em> podcast. For the mining industry, this trend translates directly into a surge in demand for critical raw materials, a push for cleaner energy solutions for operations, and a complex interplay with global commodity markets.

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RC drilling begins at Great Southern Copper’s Victoria prospect

2026-06-03

Great Southern Copper has initiated reverse circulation (RC) drilling at its high-priority Victoria porphyry copper target within the Especularita Project in Chile, representing the third of four targets in its current scout exploration program. This strategic move aims to unearth high-grade copper mineralization beneath artisanal workings and shallow cover, building on promising surface sample results and recent confirmation of a porphyry copper system at the nearby Artemisa North prospect. The program underscores the company's systematic approach to delineating significant copper resources within Chile's mineral-rich Cretaceous coastal belt.

Solvay and Viridis sign LoI for rare earth supply

2026-06-03

Solvay and Viridis Mining and Minerals have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LoI) for the supply of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from Viridis's Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil to Solvay’s La Rochelle facility in France. This strategic partnership aims to enhance diversification and resilience within the global rare earth supply chain, with a target for commercial production of MREC by 2028 and a final investment decision slated for the second half of 2026. The agreement underscores growing industry efforts to secure critical feedstocks for high-demand applications in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.

Sandvik, Rio Tinto team up on open‑pit autonomous drilling

2026-06-02

Sandvik and Rio Tinto have announced a significant partnership to co-develop an advanced autonomous drilling system (ADS) aimed at enhancing interoperability and remote operation capabilities across multi-rig, multi-site open-pit operations. This collaboration leverages Rio Tinto's extensive experience in autonomous deployments with Sandvik's proven AutoMine technology, promising a future of safer, more flexible, and standardized autonomous drill fleets across the global mining sector.

Americas extends hot streak with Cosalá hits

2026-06-02

Americas Gold and Silver (TSX: USA; NYSE-A: USAS) has unveiled significant high-grade infill drill results at its Cosalá Operations in Mexico, reinforcing a period of robust growth and operational advancements across its portfolio. These new assays, showing grades up to five times above current resource models, are crucial for refining mine planning at the San Rafael Upper and 120 zones, building on a March resource update that saw substantial increases in silver resources company-wide. Concurrently, the company continues to execute major strategic and operational upgrades at its Galena Complex in Idaho, positioning itself for enhanced production and efficiency in a strong silver market.

Talisman Metals announces channel sampling results at Tirzzit

2026-06-01

Talisman Metals has announced promising channel sampling results from its Tirzzit copper-silver project in Morocco, confirming significant malachite mineralisation at surface. The April 2026 program sampled a 700m segment of a 4.6km trend, yielding a weighted average of 1.25m thickness at 1.21% copper and 12.25ppm silver, with all seven channels exceeding the 0.3% copper cut-off. This data reinforces the project's potential as a sediment-hosted stratiform system, paving the way for a crucial maiden drill program.

Critical One, GIP agree to support work at Howells Lake project

2026-06-01

Critical One Energy has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to advance its Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project in Ontario, Canada. This strategic alliance will focus on critical infrastructure development, including road construction and civil works, alongside specialized heavy equipment operator training for First Nation community members, positioning Howells Lake as a key North American source of essential critical minerals for defence, technology, and clean energy sectors. The agreement, announced June 1, 2026, aims to integrate the project within northern Ontario’s broader critical minerals infrastructure initiatives, with construction slated to begin in June 2026.

Deep Sea Minerals to list on Nasdaq

2026-05-31

Deep Sea Minerals (CSE: SEAS), a Canadian company focused on deep-sea mining concessions, has announced its intention to uplist its shares to the Nasdaq exchange. This strategic move, which involves a filed application to the Nasdaq, aims to broaden the company's investor base, enhance visibility, and increase trading liquidity as it seeks to secure exploration initiatives in critical deep-sea regions like the Clarion–Clipperton Zone and the Cook Islands. If approved, Deep Sea Minerals would join The Metals Company and Odyssey Marine Exploration as the third deep-sea exploration firm on the Nasdaq, signaling growing interest in this frontier sector for battery metals.

Military Metals sinks on revoked Slovak antimony project licence

2026-05-31

Military Metals sinks on revoked Slovak antimony project licence Staff Writer | May 29, 2026 | 9:40 am Critical Minerals Markets Canada Europe Specialty Minerals The underground workings at Trojarova. Credit: Molten Metals Military Metals (CSE: MILI) is contesting a decision by Slovakian environmental authorities to revoke the company’s exploration licence on the Trojarova antimony-gold project. In a statement this week, the Canadian explorer said the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic had cancelled the Trojarova licence “without appropriate justification”, and that it will “pursue all legal avenues” to fight the decision. Shares of Military Metals sank on the news, falling as much as 60% to a 52-week low of C$0.16. By Friday afternoon, it had recovered some losses, trading at a market capitalization of C$21.6 million ($15.7 million). Soviet-era project Trojarova, located near the capital city Bratislava, represents an advanced exploration stage project with considerable mining history. According to company website, the project is likely a continuation of the former Pezinok mine, one of Europe’s most significant antimony producers with a history going back over 200 years. Military Metals acquired the project in late 2024 , acting on the growing significance of antimony supply across the globe...

Edinburgh researchers license tech to extract gold and copper from electronic waste

2026-05-30

The University of Edinburgh has licensed its innovative Gold Copper Diamide Extraction (GCDE) technology to mineral processing company Lithium Universe, marking a significant advance in sustainable metal recovery from electronic waste. This process offers a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional smelting and aggressive leaching, selectively extracting high-value gold and copper under mild conditions without harmful chemicals. Lithium Universe plans to deploy this solution globally, integrating it into its expanding precious metals recycling division to address the rapidly growing problem of e-waste and strengthen its position in the circular economy.

Aluminum’s US comeback hinges on power, not tariffs, industry advocates say

2026-05-30

The long-heralded revival of US primary aluminum production faces a critical hurdle: securing reliable, industrial-scale electricity, according to a recent report from Industrious Labs. While increased tariffs have reshaped import flows, industry advocates assert that energy access, rather than trade protectionism, remains the primary determinant for new smelter development and the expansion of existing capacity amidst rising global demand and supply chain volatility.