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Save the Date for MINEXCHANGE 2026

Discover world-class resources, knowledge and people at MINEXCHANGE 2026. Registration opens fall 2025!

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August 8, 2025

Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown...

Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the mining...

August 7, 2025

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Caterpillar warned on Tuesday U.S. tariffs would pose significant challenges in the second half of the year...

August 7, 2025

Mining giants squeeze dividends with an eye toward...

So far this earnings season, large miners are paying out their lowest dividends in years, as mineral prices...

August 6, 2025

Australia pledges $87 million to rescue Trafigura’s...

Australia said on Tuesday that it will provide A$135 million ($87.4 million) in financial support for two...

August 6, 2025

Glencore rejects US listing in boost for UK markets...

Glencore will keep its primary listing in London, rejecting a move to the United States for now in a rare win...

August 6, 2025

Germany moves to fast-track geothermal energy projects...

Germany’s cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday aimed at fast-tracking the rollout of geothermal energy...

August 5, 2025

US awards NioCorp unit up to $10 million for scandium...

The U.S. Department of Defense said on Tuesday it has awarded up to $10 million to Elk Creek Resources, a...

August 5, 2025

Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminum did not?...

A U.S. decision last week to exempt refined copper metal from import duties is in contrast to an earlier move...

August 5, 2025

Australia weighs price floor for critical minerals,...

Australia is considering setting a price floor to support critical minerals projects, including rare earths,...

August 5, 2025

2025 SME Academic Career Development Grant and Ph.D....

For a 10th year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will award grants andfellowships to...

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