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Strategic Resources Advances Environmental Permit Process for Iron Ore Pellet Plant, Canada
February 27, 2026
Strategic Resources has advanced the regulatory process to amend its existing environmental permits at Port Saguenay and has received questions from Québec’s Ministry of the Environment (MELCC)) regarding its application to modify the company’s certificate of authorization to enable a
Department of Justice Defends Rejection of Pebble Mine by EPA, Alaska
February 26, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice is defending a Biden-era veto of the Pebble copper and gold project, saying the Environmental Protection Agency properly exercised its authority to prevent adverse impacts to a “globally significant” fishery in Bristol Bay. The Feb.
Epiroc Brings Autonomous Truck Haulage Into 3D, Enabling Fleet Control Across Multi-level Ramps
February 26, 2026
Epiroc’s Deep Automation has introduced true 3D capability for underground operations, enabling orchestration of autonomous truck haulage across complex, multi-level ramps. This breakthrough enhances fleet visualization and traffic coordination, paving the way for safer, more efficient operations at depths previously
British Columbia Fast-Tracks Three Critical Mineral Mining Projects, Canada
February 25, 2026
B.C. is adding three critical mineral projects to the Critical Minerals Office to help speed up assessment and permitting. The projects are Northisle Copper and Gold’s North Island Project, Surge Copper’s Berg Project, and Defense Metals’ Wicheeda Project, announced Jagrup
Energy Fuels to Acquire Australian Strategic Materials for $229 Million
February 25, 2026
Energy Fuels has entered into a scheme implementation deed (SID) to acquire 100 percent of Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM), a leading producer of REE metals and alloys. The transaction $299 million and will be completed by way of a
Siemens Energy Invests $1 Billion to Ramp-up Grid and Gas Turbine Equipment Production
February 25, 2026
Siemens Energy is investing $1 billion to ramp-up manufacturing in the United States and will also significantly expand its workforce. The company is scaling up its U.S. production for grid and gas turbine equipment to support strong growth in the
Resolute Mining Secures Permit for Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa
February 25, 2026
Resolute Mining said the Council of Ministers have awarded the mining permit for the Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. The mining permit is valid for 14 years with the ability to extend. The award of the mining permit represents
Aqua Membranes’ Printer Spacer Innovation for RO Membranes Revolutionizing Water Treatment in Mining
February 25, 2026
Water plays a critical role in mining operations. It is used for everything from ore extraction and mineral processing to dust suppression and equipment cooling. Because mining sites are often located in remote areas with limited infrastructure, water is typically
Metso Launches Modular Grinding Classification System for Maximized Implementation Efficiency
February 25, 2026
Metso is launching an innovative, configurable grinding classification system, setting a new benchmark for the highest efficiency in design, supply and installation of a grinding system while reinforcing safety, quality and reliability in minerals processing. The groundbreaking design consists of
NOVAGOLD Appoints Frank Arcese as Project Director to Lead Advancement of Donlin Gold Project
February 25, 2026
NOVAGOLD has appointed Frank Arcese as project director to Donlin Gold Project, bringing more than four decades of global project leadership to Donlin Gold. This hiring further strengthens the team as we prepare to launch the work on the Bankable
