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EACON Boosts Autonomous Mining Technology in Australia

In a Series D fundraising round, EACON Mining Technology, a top Chinese company that makes self-driving mining equipment, received US$55 million (about AU$86 million).   This is one of the biggest investments in mine automation in the last several...

Japan to Start Rare Earth Mud Mining Near Minamitori Island

The leader of the government-backed project said on Friday that Japan will start test for rare-earth-rich mud mining from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, which is some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 miles) southeast of Tokyo, in January of next...

Mastercard Launches Biometric Metal Card in Bangladesh

Mastercard has worked with Eastern Bank PLC to launch its first biometric metal credit card. This is a big step forward for payment technology in Bangladesh. This new card is part of the ultra-premium World Elite Mastercard portfolio. It...

Argentina Hosts Largest Deposit of Copper, Gold and Silver

In a major mineral discovery across the Andes Mountains, there is something exciting cropping up that may permanently alter the trajectory of mining when it comes to South America. Geologists have gone on to identify the largest deposit of...

Western Australia Iron Ore Discovery Reshapes Global Market

Western Australia is now the world's biggest iron ore supplier since it has a lot of high-quality iron ore and recently found a 55 billion metric tonne deposit. Now, a lot of people are curious about how this would...

Africa Gold Mines: Second Largest Acquires Yatela, Morila

The Yatela and Morila gold mines were formally taken over by Mali on June 30, 2025. The country's resource management has undergone significant transformation. Mali aims to improve its economy, manage its natural resources more effectively, and reduce the...

Africa Rail Infrastructure Powers Mineral Trade Growth

Africa rail Infrastructure is getting a new lease of life. Important transportation lines are swiftly increasing to make the continent's natural resources more accessible and improve trade linkages across the globe. The Italian development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti...

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