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Mining technology testing site supported by US Department of Energy funding

DOE puts $73 million behind real-world mining technology tests

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Energy, Mining, Technology, US 6 min read

The US Department of Energy has selected four projects for $73 million in funding to establish... Read more

Nickel mining in Brazil as Europe reviews the strategic importance of mineral supply

Brazilian nickel deal tests Europe’s minerals strategy

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Brazil, Critical Minerals, EU, Minerals, Mining 8 min read

MMG's proposed acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel assets is testing how Europe balances mineral security,... Read more

Aramco and Maaden expand mineral exploration for copper in Saudi Arabia

Aramco and Maaden target copper across vast Saudi exploration zone

20 August 2026 Ross Prudames Copper, Critical Minerals, Mining, Saudi Arabia 6 min read

Aramco and Maaden plan to search a 182,000-square-kilometer area of Saudi Arabia for copper and other... Read more

Large-scale open-pit copper mine with terraced excavation benches and exposed rock.

McEwen’s $4 billion copper plan puts Rio Tinto in focus

20 August 2026 Ross Prudames Argentina, Copper, McEwen Copper, Mining, Rio Tinto 6 min read

McEwen Copper is in talks with Rio Tinto and other investors as it seeks about $4... Read more

Copper overtakes iron ore as BHP’s biggest earnings driver

20 August 2026 Ross Prudames BHP, Copper, copper mining, Mining 7 min read

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