Mining Technology • Jul 4, 2025
China’s Metals Overcapacity Squeezes Western
China’s overcapacity in metals processing is forcing Western smelters to close, threatening critical mineral security.
Processing & Smelting
Processing and smelting news covers the critical steps of mineral extraction—from ore treatment to final metal refinement. Explore developments in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, leaching, and advanced separation technologies. This category also tracks plant upgrades, emissions control, smelter operations, and recovery efficiencies across global facilities. Essential for metallurgists, plant engineers, and executives focused on cost-effective, sustainable refining. Related coverage includes Mining Technology, Metals Prices, and Mining Operations.
Mining Finance • Jun 7, 2025
Rio Tinto’s Tomago Smelter Faces Uncertain
Rio Tinto in bailout talks with Australian government over its Tomago aluminium smelter. Power costs, tax credits key to survival. Read the full story.
Critical Minerals • May 21, 2025
Refining Concentration in Critical Minerals
IEA warns refining concentration in critical minerals threatens supply stability, as China's dominance risks market shocks.
Africa • May 20, 2025
U.S.-Led Peace Talks Could Unleash Rwandan
U.S. peace talks may enable Rwanda to process Congo minerals like tin and tantalum, unlocking Western investment and industrial growth.
Processing & Smelting • May 19, 2025
Rare Earth Supply Chain Splinters as U.S. and
Rare earth diversification and processing gain traction as the U.S. and Brazil move to weaken China’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains.
Investment & Project Finance • May 12, 2025
Weir Invests in CiDRA to Accelerate P29
Weir Group invests in CiDRA to fast-track deployment of P29, a breakthrough mineral separation technology for sustainable mining flowsheets.
Blog • Apr 2, 2025
Golden Valley Mine Invests $600K in Solar Power
Golden Valley Mine in Zimbabwe is investing $600,000 in solar power and plant upgrades to boost gold production amid soaring global prices and persistent power shortages.
Blog • Feb 13, 2025
Canada’s Mining Industry Warns: Critical
Industry Leaders Call for Urgent Investment in Critical Mineral Processing Plants
Mining Equipment • Jan 27, 2025
Metso Partners with Mazoon Mining to Supply
Metso has signed an agreement with Mazoon Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), to supply advanced process equipment for their copper concentrator…
Base Metals • Dec 3, 2024
Clean Copper Extraction: The Race to Reinvent a Vital
Now, a new wave of technology startups is promising to rewrite the rules of clean copper extraction and revolutionize copper refining technologies.
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