Glencore has reportedly made a proposal to acquire Canadian lithium battery recycling company Li-Cycle, per Reuters. While no financial details have been released and the miner has not yet commented publicly on the deal, a March 14 letter to a board chair for Glencore outlined the desire to discuss a transaction that could commence as soon as possible. The U.S.…
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BME inks distributorship deal with DynaEnergetics
Omnia company BME has signed a distributorship agreement for its blasting solutions business with Germany-based DynaEnergetics, which the former said will underscore its commitment to its customers globally. At the heart of the collaboration is Igneo, DynaEnergetics’ electronic detonator system designed for high-temperatures and reactive ground. BME GM Technology and Marketing Nishen Hariparsad said BME can now provide customers with…
Read MoreUSGS: global lithium, cobalt to jump, others flat
The U.S. Geological Survey recently released its World Minerals Outlook for world production capacity across seven critical minerals (and helium) from 2025 to 2029, and confirmed a few surprises in its report. In the assessment, part of a larger effort to provide forecasts and scenarios for global mineral supply chain, the agency said global capacity to produce cobalt and lithium,…
Read MoreGMG publishes ‘Introduction to Geometallurgy’
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) recently released its “Introduction to Geometallurgy” white paper, a foundational resource designed to introduce and support the implementation of geometallurgical principles in mining projects.
Read MoreMacLean launches surface mining division
Canadian equipment firm MacLean Engineering said it has established a surface mining vehicle division, building on its 50-year reputation as a fit-for-purpose underground OEM and a decade of battery electric vehicle design and support in North America, Africa, and Australia. The inaugural model for this new division is the company’s GR8 EV Surface Grader. MacLean has already announced its first…
Read MoreFleet Space ushers in new era of exploration services
Australia-based explorer Fleet Space Technologies has acquired HiSeis, a leading provider of active seismic exploration technology to the minerals industry. The strategic acquisition will strengthen Fleet Space’s end-to-end exploration services. “Fleet Space’s acquisition of HiSeis marks a transformative leap into the future of data-driven exploration,” said Flavia Tata Nardini, CEO and co-founder of Fleet Space Technologies. “To unlock the potential…
Read MoreHancock named SME president
Zeroday Enterprises owner and president Bill A. Hancock has begun his term as the 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) president. He assumes the role at a time in which the association is preparing for a transformative change in leadership with Executive Director and CEO David Kanagy set to retire in March 2026. “It has been incredible having…
Read MoreCoTec, Salter bind together for MGS technology deal
CoTec Holdings has signed a binding long-term exclusivity and collaboration agreement with Salter Cyclones to use its Multi-Gravity Separators (MGS) technology for the recovery of iron ore and manganese from primary mining and tailings material. CoTec officials said they believe the technology could represent a step change in the bulk handling of iron and manganese tailings. It would offer the…
Read MoreIMDEX, Datarock collab targets geological data analysis
Mining tech company IMDEX and world-class geoscience analytics company Datarock have teamed with scanning technology vendor ELEMISSION to “set a new standard” for geological data and analysis.
Read MoreSeequent Evo platform has arrived
Canadian-based Seequent, an arm of the Bentley Subsurface Company, has unveiled Seequent Evo, which it said will redefine geoscience collaboration and data management. Seequent Evo is a powerful cloud-based platform designed to help Seequent users, and the broader geoscience community, collaborate and manage data centrally for faster, smarter decision-making. The new release offers a strong foundation for integrated workflows, it…
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