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Nokia introduces AI-driven platform for mining and fieldwork

2026-09-10

Nokia has introduced its Cognitive Operations (CO) platform, an AI-driven solution designed to provide real-time intelligence and enhance operational resilience across critical field-based industries, with a primary focus on mining. Launched on September 10, 2026, the platform integrates mission-critical communications, edge computing, and operational AI, featuring AI assistance, 3D digital twins, and predictive maintenance capabilities. This innovation, supported by the Cognitive Edge Node (CEN) and strategic partnerships, aims to significantly reduce downtime and improve efficiency in challenging mining environments.

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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.

Anson Resources secures $194m Utah incentive for lithium project

2026-09-07

Anson Resources has secured a substantial $194 million business incentive from the Utah Inland Port Authority Board for its Green River Lithium Project. This incentive, structured as a rebate on future property tax revenues over 25 years, aims to bolster the project's economics and potentially fund crucial public infrastructure for the planned 10,000 tonnes per annum lithium carbonate facility. The development underscores Utah's commitment to fostering domestic critical mineral production and Anson's strategic approach to non-dilutive financing for its $569 million capital expenditure project.

AI could improve in-situ recovery of critical minerals

2026-09-07

New research in the United States is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance in-situ recovery (ISR) methods for critical minerals. This innovation focuses on integrating physics and chemistry models to precisely predict the movement and reaction of fluids and reagents within complex, heterogeneous rock formations. Such advancements promise to overcome long-standing challenges in ISR, leading to more efficient, environmentally responsible, and economically viable extraction of vital resources for modern industries.