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Metinvest Approves Energy Management Policy and Targets for United Mining
March 4, 2026
Metinvest Group’s United Mining and Processing Plant (United Coal) has approved a new version of its energy management policy and targets for 2026. The document aims to systematically improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption by the Northern, Central, and
India and Canada Sign Landmark Nuclear Agreement
March 4, 2026
India and Canada on Monday sealed key pacts on supplies of uranium and critical minerals and vowed to soon conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalizing a new framework
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
Franco-Nevada Secures $155 Million Financing Package to Advance Bullabulling Gold Project, Australia
February 24, 2026
Franco-Nevada has entered into an agreement to acquire a $120 million (A$170 million) gross royalty from Minerals 260 Limited to support its development of the Bullabulling Gold Project located in Western Australia. Additionally, Franco-Nevada has agreed to subscribe for $35
LunR Royalties to Acquire a Life-of-Mine Silver Stream on Fruta Del Norte Mine for $670M, Ecuador
February 24, 2026
LunR Royalties has entered into a binding term sheet with Lundin Gold to acquire a life-of-mine (LOM) silver stream on the Fruta Del Norte Gold Mine (FDN) in Ecuador, owned and operated by Lundin Gold. “This is a transformational acquisition
Robex Resources Pours First Gold at Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa
February 23, 2026
West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources has poured first gold on schedule and within budget at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa. “This is a major milestone for Robex, and every member of our team should
West Wits Mining Opens Qala Shallows Underground Gold Mine, South Africa
February 20, 2026
West Wits Mining has officially opened its Qala Shallows Underground Mine west of Johannesburg, marking the first new underground gold mine to be developed in South Africa in 15 years. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Mineral and
Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition
February 19, 2026
Caterpillar has acquired RPMGlobal. an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Caterpillar’s portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate, and manage their sites more efficiently. “Acquiring RPMGlobal is a notable milestone supporting our
Peabody’s Centurion Mine to Begin Longwall Mining Ahead of Schedule, Australia
February 18, 2026
Longwall mining is expected to begin this week at Peabody’s Centurion Hard Coking Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin. The company revealed the start-up date — which is two months ahead of the original target — in its quarterly report.
Fatality at Rio Tinto’s Simandou Project in Guinea, West Africa
February 16, 2026
Rio Tinto has confirmed the death of an employee of a contracting company following an incident at the SimFer Mine Site in Nzérékoré, Guinea on Saturday, February 14. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family, friends and colleagues
