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13 articles about diamond mining

American Critical Minerals secures BLM permits for 2026

American Critical Minerals has secured final potassium prospecting permits from the US Bureau of Land Management for its Green River Project in Utah, set to commence on June 1, 2026. This pivotal development, the culmination of over a decade of work, will enable the company to initiate a seven-drill-hole program to evaluate historical potash data and explore for lithium and bromine within the Paradox and Leadville formations. The project underscores a strategic move towards bolstering domestic supply chains for essential agricultural and critical battery minerals in the United States.

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GoldMining starts exploration drilling at Colombia’s Yarumalito project

GoldMining Inc. has commenced a significant exploration drilling program at its wholly owned Yarumalito Gold-Copper Project in Colombia's prolific Mid Cauca belt. This fully funded initiative, comprising approximately 1,200 meters of diamond drilling, aims to build upon previous geological work and target underexplored sections of the P-1 porphyry unit, which holds strong potential for gold-copper mineralization. The program marks GoldMining's second active exploration effort in the Americas for 2026, underscoring its commitment to advancing large-scale gold-copper systems within strategic jurisdictions.

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Canadian steel sector faces deeper pain than aluminum as tariff uncertainty clouds outlook

Canada's steel industry is confronting a significantly deeper and more protracted challenge from U.S. tariffs compared to its aluminum counterpart, with monthly export revenues estimated to be $500 million lower than pre-tariff levels. While federal support offers immediate liquidity, deemed a "short-term solution" by PwC Canada's Gemma Stanton-Hagan, the sector grapples with global oversupply and an inability to diversify away from its historically dominant U.S. market, signaling a potential long-term restructuring of North American trade dynamics.

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Arafura announces FID on Nolans project in Australia

Arafura Rare Earths has announced its Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Nolans Rare Earths Project in Australia’s Northern Territory, marking a significant step towards establishing the country's first fully integrated ore-to-oxide rare earths operation. This pivotal development, supported by strong financial commitments from the Australian government and robust international offtake agreements, positions Nolans to deliver 4,440 tonnes per annum of neodymium-praseodymium oxide, crucial for the automotive, wind energy, and high-technology sectors amidst a global drive to diversify critical minerals supply chains. Construction for the project is slated to commence in September 2026, with Hatch leading engineering, procurement, and construction management.

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Energy Secretary Continues Progress to Strengthen Energy Reliability in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has renewed two critical emergency orders for Puerto Rico, authorizing the local electric authority to exceed normal generation limits and enhance vegetation management to ensure grid stability. Effective immediately and extending through August 9, 2026, these measures aim to bolster energy reliability ahead of peak summer demand and the upcoming hurricane season, building on previous successes in preventing island-wide blackouts. This initiative highlights the crucial role of resilient energy infrastructure, offering valuable lessons for the global mining sector concerning operational continuity and investment stability.

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Larvotto identifies tungsten opportunities at Curry’s Block prospect

Larvotto Resources is fast-tracking the evaluation of tungsten potential at its Curry’s Block prospect, part of the fully owned Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in New South Wales, Australia. This decision comes as Western governments classify tungsten as a critical mineral, with prices reaching record highs amidst China's dominant global production. The company’s comprehensive review of historical data at Curry’s Block has identified a robust gold-tungsten-antimony system, prompting approvals for new diamond drilling to commence shortly, expanding on previous exploration efforts.

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Power Minerals to begin drilling at Morro do Ferro Project in Brazil

<p></p> <p>Power Minerals is set to commence an extensive diamond drilling program at its recently acquired Morro do Ferro Rare Earths Project (MDF Project) in Minas Gerais, Brazil, later this month. This significant step, following last month's acquisition, aims to expand the known high-grade magnetic and total rare earth oxide mineralization, validate historical results, and swiftly advance the project towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, positioning it as a potentially critical supplier in the global REE market.</p> <p>

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Rare Earths Americas surges after debut, bets on US discovery

Rare Earths Americas (NYSE: REA) successfully launched its initial public offering on the NYSE American on May 8, 2026, raising $63.3 million and quickly seeing its stock surge over 26% above its IPO price. The company is advancing a portfolio of four heavy rare earth exploration projects in Brazil and the United States, with a particular focus on its Shiloh district in Georgia, which management believes could represent a significant, novel discovery that transforms the US rare earth supply landscape. REA’s strategy emphasizes the production of rare earth concentrates for existing Western processors, aiming to mitigate technical risks associated with separated oxide production and bolster secure supply chains for critical magnet materials.

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Energy Department to Invest $36 Million in Enhanced Oil Recovery Program at the University of North Dakota

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $36 million in the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center to advance carbon dioxide-based Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in the Bakken shale formation. This funding, part of the $145 million Bakken EOR–Cracking the Code program, aims to unlock billions of additional barrels of oil by integrating laboratory research, AI modeling, and six field pilot projects. The initiative also leverages captured CO2 from coal-fired power plants, connecting energy production with carbon utilization strategies, thereby supporting domestic energy security and innovative resource management.

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EGA partners with ADNOC to boost aluminium supply chain

<p></p> <p>Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) have forged a significant strategic alliance aimed at bolstering the resilience and efficiency of the global aluminium supply chain. Announced on May 8, 2026, at the "Make it in the Emirates" event, this high-level agreement will explore enhanced commercial ties across logistics, transportation, fleet management, and infrastructure, with the potential for a dedicated joint venture. The collaboration leverages ADNOC L&S's extensive maritime capabilities and EGA's substantial global shipping requirements, promising enhanced operational synergies and support for the UAE's industrial diversification goals.</p> <p>

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What is ‘Premium Content’ on Mining Technology?

Mining-Technology.com has introduced a new free 'Premium Content' subscription, providing readers with access to deeper analysis, features, and data-led insights backed by its parent company, GlobalData. Launched on May 8, 2026, this initiative aims to protect intellectual property and better understand audience engagement in a media landscape increasingly challenged by AI, while delivering valuable, actionable intelligence to mining professionals. The service requires a simple free registration, with plans for enhanced user profile functionality in the future.

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CIM appoints Lucy Potter as 2028-29 president-elect

The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has announced the appointment of Lucy Potter as its president-elect for the 2028-2029 term, effective May 2028. Potter, currently General Manager, Technical and Sustainability, at Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds, brings over 25 years of extensive experience across the mining value chain, including senior leadership roles at major global miners. Her appointment signals a strategic focus on balancing growing global demand with sustainable development and fostering operational excellence within the Canadian minerals and metals industry.

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Op-Ed: The copper supply crisis is a sulfur management crisis

A recent op-ed by Randy Allen, published May 4, 2026, highlights that the escalating copper supply crisis is fundamentally a sulfur management crisis, exacerbated by critical global supply chain disruptions. Recent export halts from China and Russia, alongside restrictions from other nations, have exposed the strategic importance of sulfuric acid, challenging the mining industry's long-held perception of sulfur as merely a waste product. This shift necessitates a re-evaluation of processing methods to transform sulfur into a valuable revenue stream, crucial for securing future copper production and domestic industrial self-sufficiency. <p> </p>

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