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Talisman Metals renews Fougnar Project licences in Morocco

2026-09-02

Talisman Metals has successfully renewed the exploration licences for its Fougnar Project in Morocco, securing them until May 8, 2030. This renewal, processed by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, follows encouraging fieldwork and positions the project, a sediment-hosted stratiform copper system, for an anticipated drilling campaign in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 30.6km² project, located near Managem Group’s producing Tizert deposit, shows promising copper and silver grades from previous sampling, underscoring its potential within Morocco's burgeoning mining sector.

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Energy Secretary Saves Coal-Fired Generation from Going Offline in Florida

2026-09-02

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order on September 1, 2026, directing the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to keep Unit 1 of the coal-fired Stanton Energy Center online in Florida, preventing a planned extended shutdown. This directive, effective from September 2 to November 30, 2026, aims to bolster grid reliability and mitigate rising energy costs, reflecting a broader federal strategy to preserve baseload coal generation across the nation. For the mining industry, this intervention signals continued policy support for thermal coal, influencing demand forecasts and investment decisions in a critical energy market.

How robotics and automation are building the mine of the future

2026-09-02

The mining industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation driven by robotics and automation, heralding an era of enhanced safety and unparalleled productivity. A recent discussion featuring mining engineering professor Steve Schafrik and Epiroc's Brad Baillio highlighted how these technologies, including advanced underground mapping, are fundamentally reshaping operational paradigms and building the "mine of the future" as of September 2, 2026. This paradigm shift addresses critical industry challenges, from worker safety in hazardous environments to the imperative for greater operational efficiency and precision in resource extraction.

Metso to supply process technology for GTK Mintec plant in Finland

2026-09-02

Metso has secured an agreement with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) to engineer and deliver advanced process technology for GTK Mintec’s new pilot plant in Outokumpu, Finland. Scheduled to commence operations by the end of 2028, this facility will significantly expand GTK’s research and service capabilities, focusing on both traditional mineral processing and circular economy materials, with a strong emphasis on energy and water efficiency. The project underscores the long-standing collaboration between Metso and GTK, positioning Finland as a key hub for sustainable mining innovation.

Altris Engineering to spearhead Ema Project FEED phase for BCM

2026-09-01

Brazilian Critical Minerals (BCM) has appointed Altris Engineering as the lead design engineer for the crucial Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase of its Ema Rare Earth Project in Brazil. This development, announced as of early September 2026, marks a significant progression for the project, building upon Altris’s prior involvement in the Bankable Feasibility Study. The 24-week FEED phase will focus on detailed process plant design and infrastructure, integrating critical testwork, and preparing the project for final investment decision and subsequent construction.

GrafTech plans shutdown of Monterrey graphite facility in Mexico

2026-09-01

GrafTech International is set to permanently shut down its graphite electrode manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico, with production ceasing in early Q2 2027. This strategic move aims to recalibrate the company's manufacturing capacity in response to persistent global market overcapacity and its impact on pricing and industry returns. The closure will reduce GrafTech's annual electrode capacity by 51,000 tonnes, allowing the company to consolidate operations at its larger European facilities and enhance overall network utilization and financial health.

McEwen Copper secures $240m loan for Los Azules project

2026-08-31

McEwen Copper, a subsidiary 46.3% owned by McEwen, has successfully secured a $240 million senior secured term loan to advance its Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina. This four-year facility, supported by Sprott Natural Resource Investment Partners and McEwen chairman Rob McEwen, will fund critical engineering, early works, and general corporate activities, targeting commercial copper cathode production by 2030. The financing underscores growing lender confidence in both the project's potential and Argentina's improving investment climate under President Javier Milei.

Breaking down silos: improving coordination in autonomous mining

2026-08-31

The mining industry is currently witnessing a pivotal shift from individual autonomous equipment deployment to the sophisticated coordination of entire fleets, as highlighted by Alejandro Gonzalez on August 31, 2026. This next frontier in automation involves AI-enabled operational platforms that aim to break down operational silos, optimizing decision-making across connected autonomous trucks, drills, and drones. Such integrated intelligence promises to unlock significant gains in efficiency, safety, and overall productivity, redefining modern mining operations.

Michigan approves $50m grant for Highland’s Copperwood project

2026-08-30

The State of Michigan has provided final approval for a significant $50 million grant to Highland Copper's Copperwood underground project, located in Gogebic County. This performance-based funding, aimed at infrastructure development and regional improvements, marks a crucial milestone for the $425 million copper mine, strengthening its financing outlook and underscoring Michigan's commitment to strategic mineral development and economic growth in the Upper Peninsula. The grant is conditional on Highland Copper securing additional financing and creating a minimum of 380 qualified jobs, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028 and commercial production by 2030.

Maglut unveils chromatography platform for rare earth processing in US

2026-08-29

Maglut Heavy Industries has unveiled its proprietary ARC-1 rare earth separation system, a chromatography-based platform designed to domestically process and refine rare earth elements (REEs) in the US. This water-based technology, revealed at a closed event in Long Beach, California on August 27, 2026, aims to provide a cost-competitive and environmentally favorable alternative to traditional solvent extraction, addressing the critical need for secure and independent US rare earth supply chains amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and upcoming defense sector regulations.

EGA achieves 25% restoration of reduction cells at Al Taweelah smelter

2026-08-29

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the successful restoration of 25% of its reduction cells at the Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, following an emergency shutdown caused by an Iranian attack in March. With 315 of 1,262 cells now operational across all three potlines, the company is on track to achieve full production by the first quarter of 2027, demonstrating remarkable resilience and strategic operational management in the face of significant challenges.