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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...
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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 AND MANGANESE
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...
COPPER
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...
COPPER
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...
Africa
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...
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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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