Latest Mining Technology News

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Caterpillar’s acquisition of mining software leader RPMGlobal, paving the way for a $5 per share payout to shareholders and a pending ASX trading halt.

Noronex Limited has exercised its option to acquire a 51% stake in the Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia, initiating a maiden drilling program backed by AI-driven exploration techniques.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a strategic position within the US Centre for Solid-State Electric Power Storage, accelerating its evaluation and development of safer, higher-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Vertex Minerals has advanced its underground gold production at the Reward Gold Mine, commissioning tele-remote mining systems and securing $4.5 million in loan facilities to support its ramp-up phase.

Volt Group Limited has reported record full-year revenue for CY25, bolstered by the strategic acquisition of digital inspection firm 4D Delta and strong performances across its mining technology businesses.

ASF Group Limited closed December 2025 with $1.91 million in cash and nearly four quarters of funding runway, while progressing key investments in mining, technology, and biotech sectors.

Strategic Elements Ltd’s subsidiary Stealth Technologies has secured its inaugural commercial pilot deployment of the EdgeiQ system at an underground gold mine in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in the technology’s commercialisation journey.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Strategic Elements Ltd reports steady progress in its cutting-edge ventures across automation, AI, and material science, supported by a strong cash position and government-backed innovation incentives.

Austin Metals has launched Phase 1 exploration at its Austin Gold Project, using high-resolution drone imagery and detailed field mapping to refine drill targets focused on BIF-related mineralisation.

Venari Minerals reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, achieving a 46.2% lithium grade upgrade and enhanced recovery through innovative pre-soaking techniques. The company also engages expert consultants to refine processing ahead of a maiden resource estimate.