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AI Takes a Bigger Role in Modern Mining Operations

Barrick’s North American business has selected Avathon’s Autonomy Platform as a strategic technology partner as the miner moves to connect data, operational knowledge and artificial intelligence across its mining value chain. The initiative is designed to support operations from...

Critical Mineral Supply Chains Gain New Strategic Reserve Backing

Mercuria has committed $500 million to VaultCo, a strategic minerals reserve initiative backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank, as the company takes a new role in strengthening domestic access to critical minerals. The commitment to Project Vault, now known...

Iron Ore Mine Acquisition Deal Opens Path to Higher Output

A major iron ore mine acquisition agreement is set to reshape production plans in one of Brazil's most prolific mining regions. Vale has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% minority interest in Ligga S.A., the company that operates...

Luca Mining Expands Mexico Portfolio with Cozamin Acquisition Deal

Luca Mining has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the Cozamin mine, an established underground copper-silver operation located in the Zacatecas district of Mexico. The copper mine acquisition, announced on September 21, 2026, involves...

Metso Secures $46 Million Analyser Services Agreement for Copper Processing

Metso has secured what it describes as its largest analyser Life Cycle Services agreement to date with a major copper producer in South America, strengthening its presence in long-term mineral processing support. The Metso analyser services agreement is valued...

Wabtec Wins $700 Million Plus Services Order for Simandou

Wabtec Corporation has secured a long-term services agreement valued at more than $700 million with La Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) to support the fleet of new Evolution Series locomotives serving the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea. The Wabtec...

Texas Signs New Rare Earth Mineral Leases to Advance Mining District

Texas has taken a concrete step toward building its first dedicated rare earth mining district with the signing of two new hard-mineral leases covering more than 1,000 acres in Hudspeth County. The Texas rare earth mineral leases, executed through...

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