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St Barbara to divest New Simberi Gold Project stake for $295m

2026-09-11

St Barbara has entered into a binding agreement to divest its remaining stake in the New Simberi Gold Project to Lingbao Gold Group for an estimated A$453 million in cash, coupled with the retention of key royalties. This strategic move, slated for completion in the March quarter of 2027, will significantly bolster St Barbara's cash reserves, allowing it to focus on its Nova Scotia gold projects and a debt-free future, while expanding Lingbao Gold's presence in the Pacific region.

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DoE awards $73m to four US mining technology testbed projects

2026-09-11

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has committed $73 million to four critical mining technology testbed projects across the nation, aimed at bolstering domestic critical mineral supply chains. These "Mine of the Future" initiatives in Virginia, Arizona, Missouri, and Texas will provide real-world environments for developing and commercializing advanced mining systems, including digital connectivity, electrification, advanced comminution, and synthetic mine testing, while simultaneously focusing on workforce training. This strategic investment underscores a national effort to enhance mining productivity, energy efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign mineral sources, as announced on September 10, 2026.

Metso introduces digital tools for mining operations and safety

2026-09-11

On September 11, 2026, Metso introduced three significant additions to its digital portfolio: Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and the Metso Safety Performance Platform. These new solutions leverage artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to provide mining operations with actionable insights and recommendations, aiming to optimize production, enhance asset performance, and significantly improve workplace safety across the entire mineral processing value chain.

DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces $73 Million to Advance Domestic Mining Technology

2026-09-10

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has announced $73 million in funding for four pioneering projects under its Mine of the Future initiative. These projects, located across six states, will establish crucial domestic testing grounds for advanced mining technologies, aiming to bolster America's critical minerals supply chains, enhance operational safety and productivity, and accelerate the commercialization of next-generation mining solutions. This strategic investment underscores the nation's commitment to rebuilding its mining industry and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for essential materials.

Galantas Gold divests final 20% Omagh stake to Ocean Partners UK

2026-09-10

Galantas Gold, through its subsidiary Cavanacaw, has completed the sale of its remaining 20% indirect stake in the Omagh gold project in Northern Ireland to Ocean Partners UK for $5 million. This transaction, which settled approximately $3.26 million in existing debt to Ocean Partners and provided the remainder in cash, marks Galantas’ full divestment from the Omagh project. The move is central to Galantas’ strategic repositioning, allowing the company to concentrate its resources on advancing its gold and copper assets in Chile, including the Andacollo Gold Project and the Indiana Project.

Total Graphite appoints Lycopodium for Montepuez project study update

2026-09-10

Total Graphite has engaged Lycopodium Minerals Africa to update the feasibility work for its Montepuez Graphite Project in Mozambique. This crucial step aims to re-examine process design, evaluate alternative technologies, and conduct a detailed gap analysis, with initial results expected by November 2026. The project, holding 110.5 million tonnes of resources at 8.2% total graphitic carbon and permitted for up to 100,000 tonnes per annum production, is targeting a construction resumption in 2027, positioning it to become a significant contributor to the global supply of critical graphite.

Energy Department Closes $1.9 Billion Loan to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant

2026-09-09

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing has finalized a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy, earmarked for the restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Linn County, Iowa. This significant investment aims to bring Iowa’s sole nuclear power plant back online, adding 615 megawatts of baseload power to the grid and signaling a strategic move to bolster America’s nuclear industrial base and energy security, which could profoundly impact the demand for critical mining commodities like uranium.

A2Gold completes RC drilling at Taylor Project in Nevada

2026-09-09

A2Gold Corp. has completed a significant reverse-circulation (RC) drilling program at its recently acquired Taylor Gold-Silver Project in White Pine County, Nevada, as part of its ambitious 2026 exploration campaign. Following this, the company is rapidly mobilizing its drill rig to the Eastside Project near Tonopah, Nevada, to commence a new RC drilling initiative focused on high-priority targets. These strategic maneuvers underscore A2Gold's aggressive approach to expanding its resource base and identifying high-grade mineralisation within Nevada's prolific mining landscape.

EMIPA produces first gold-silver doré bar at Don Mario, Bolivia

2026-09-09

Orvana Minerals' Bolivian subsidiary, Empresa Minera Paitití (EMIPA), has announced the successful production of its first gold-silver doré bar from the Don Mario site in Bolivia. This achievement marks a significant restart of operations at Don Mario, which had been suspended in Q1 FY20 due to reserve depletion, and now focuses on processing existing oxide stockpiles. The project also aims to expand copper cathode production and upgrade the gold-silver recovery circuit, signaling a strategic move towards optimized resource utilization and diversified output for Orvana Minerals.

BHP appoints Worley for SA copper project expansion services

2026-09-08

BHP has engaged Worley for study and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for potential copper expansion projects at its Olympic Dam and Carrapateena operations in South Australia. These significant developments, which remain subject to a final investment decision (FID) by BHP, underscore the mining giant's strategic push to boost copper production in response to rising global demand driven by electrification and the ongoing energy transition. The scope encompasses potential block cave work at Olympic Dam and underground and processing expansions at Carrapateena, signaling a robust long-term growth trajectory for BHP's South Australian copper assets.

Weir to supply grinding technology for Zijin’s Akyem Gold Mine

2026-09-08

Weir, a UK-based mining technology firm, has secured an order in Q3 2026 to supply two ENDURON high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) to Zijin Mining’s Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana. This strategic deployment is part of Zijin’s brownfield optimization efforts, aimed at debottlenecking the mine's comminution circuit which has faced challenges with increasingly competent ore using conventional grinding methods. The HPGR technology is expected to significantly enhance grinding efficiency, boost throughput, and improve gold recovery while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, demonstrating a growing industry trend towards sustainable and efficient mineral processing solutions.