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Indonesian Miner Bumi Resources Acquires Australian-based Wolfram
November 17, 2025
Bumi Resources, one of the world’s largest thermal coal exporter and one of the largest global coal companies, has successfully acquired a 99.68 percent ownership stake in Wolfram Limited, an Australian-based gold and copper mining company, and will complete the
Sandvik Report Reveals Untapped Opportunity to Attract Next Generation of Mining Engineers
November 13, 2025
New research from global engineering group, Sandvik, has revealed a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the mining industry’s dwindling pipeline of engineering talent and reinvigorate its reputation as a pillar of sustainable socio-economic growth. The report, The future of mining talent:
Toubani Resources Receives ESIA Approval for Kobada Gold Project in Mali, West Africa
November 13, 2025
Toubani Resources has received formal approval of its environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for the Kobada Gold Project from the state of Mali. “The receipt of ESIA approval is a significant step forward for the Kobada Gold Project. It
Compass Gold Receives Environmental Permit for Its Small Gold Mine Project at Massala, Mali
November 12, 2025
Compass Gold said the Ministry of Environment, Sanitation and Sustainable Development of Mali has granted the company’s environmental permit, clearing the way for the Ministry of Mines to issue a small mine permit for the company’s Massala prospect located along
Barrick Completes $50 Million Sale of Alturas Project, Chile
November 7, 2025
Barrick Mining has completed the divestiture of the Alturas Project in Chile to Boroo Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) for an up-front cash payment of $50 million. In addition, Barrick has been granted a 0.5 percent net smelter return royalty on gold
SLB and Ormat Deepen Alliance to Advance Geothermal Energy
November 6, 2025
Global energy technology company SLB and leading geothermal and renewable energy company Ormat Technologies entered into an agreement to fast-track the development and commercialization of integrated geothermal assets, including enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). EGS is the next generation of geothermal
Hitachi Begins Soliciting Ideas for LANDCROS Innovation Studios Mining Challenge
November 4, 2025
Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched the LANDCROS Innovation Studios Mining Challenge, a project which solicits ideas from startup companies around the world. This year’s challenge will target the field of mining, and the application deadline is January 20, 2026. Under
Australia-U.S. Rare Earth Framework Secures $8.5 Billion Strategic Investment
October 31, 2025
The Australia-U.S. rare earth framework represents a fundamental shift in how allied nations approach critical minerals energy transition security. This bilateral agreement addresses decades-long vulnerabilities in Western supply chains, particularly for materials essential to defense systems, renewable energy infrastructure, and
Mali Revokes More than 90 Mining Exploration Permits for Non Compliance
October 30, 2025
Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected include local subsidiaries of Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold, and
Barrick Reaches Agreement to Sell Its Interest in Tongon Gold Mine for $305 Million
October 29, 2025
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement to sell its interests in the Tongon Gold Mine and certain of its exploration properties in Côte d’lvoire to the Atlantic Group for total consideration of up to $305 million. Founded 48 years ago
