Newfoundland’s Memorial plans mining master’s
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Memorial University is developing a master’s program in mining and mineral processing to help ease an industry skills shortage years before…
Iron Ore
Simandou targets full iron ore export capacity in 2027
Simandou’s rail and port operator aims to support 120 million tonnes of annual iron ore exports by the end of 2027, operations chief Matt Baartz…
Turkey orders 11 detentions after deadly steel blast
Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of 11 people, including steelmaker Habaş’s chairman, after an explosion at its plant in western Turkey killed at least…
Ottawa extends mining tax credits to 2032
Canada plans to extend two mineral exploration tax credits by five years and add antimony to the more generous incentive as Ottawa seeks to turn…
Rio Tinto injects $144M into Resolution Copper after Arizona land battle win
Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE, NYSE: RIO) has approved $144 million (C$201 million) in additional spending at its Resolution Copper project in Arizona, advancing engineering and…
Agnico, Vale warn of Ontario mining labour squeeze
Ontario’s push to accelerate mine approvals risks running into a shortage of skilled workers that could inflate construction costs and stall investment, executives from Agnico…
Complexity tops mining risks for 2027 in EY survey
Ageing mines and harder-to-process deposits are making production less predictable as financing and supply chain pressures mount, according to EY’s latest mining risk survey. EY’s…
World Bank lifts copper price outlook by 18%
Copper prices are set to stay near record highs next year as new mines struggle to keep pace with demand from power grids and data…
Lula’s Brazil win puts rare earths in Trump’s crosshairs
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory is set to sustain the country’s push to process more of its vast rare earth reserves…
Seville panel: Europe must match US mining support
Europe needs to match its critical minerals ambitions with purchase guarantees, public investment and stable policies if it wants companies to build mines and processing…
Brazil survey plan could give big miners first claims
Brazil’s geological survey is considering giving companies that help pay for airborne surveys temporary exclusive access to the results, raising concerns that large funders could…
Women hold just 12% of top Australian mining jobs
Women in Australia’s mining industry are promoted at higher rates than men but remain underrepresented in its most senior leadership positions, according to new research…