Category Archives: Metals and Minerals

Metals and Minerals Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Metso Wins €39 Million Equipment Order for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine Expansion in British Columbia

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received orders worth EUR 39 million to supply crushing and grinding equipment for the Expanded Phase 2 development of Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, Canada. The orders were booked partly in the second … Read the full press release

AFRY Finalizes Reta Engenharia Integration to Support Industrial and Mining Projects Across Latin America

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has finalized the integration of Reta Engenharia into its Brazilian operations, with the company now operating entirely under the AFRY brand as of March 2, 2026. The integration follows the acquisition announced in July 2025 and strengthens … Read the full press release

Hydro Supports Ukrainian Firefighters with Flame-Retardant Workwear Through Circular Economy Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has donated more than 10,000 pieces of flame-retardant protective clothing to Ukrainian fire and rescue services during 2024 and 2025 through a collaboration with Sogn Vekst and the humanitarian organisation Norwegian Ukrainian Fire and Ambulance Support. The … Read the full press release

EIB TechEU Programme Launches in Austria with Major Financing Agreement Supporting AMAG’s Research and Green Manufacturing Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing a €75 million loan to AMAG Austria Metall AG to support research, digitalisation and environmentally sustainable manufacturing at its Ranshofen plant in Upper Austria. The financing represents the first EIB operation in … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Steel to Supply CO₂ Reduced bluemint® Recycled Steel for BMW iX3 Series Production Starting 2026

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Steel will supply its CO₂-reduced bluemint® recycled steel to the BMW Group from 2026 for use in series production of the BMW iX3, including body panels and battery housing components. The material offers the same performance as … Read the full press release

TechEU Debut in Austria Sees EIB Back AMAG Investments in Research Digitalisation and Green Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing AMAG Austria Metall AG with a €75 million loan to fund research, digitalisation, and greener production methods at its Ranshofen facility, forming part of a wider €168 million investment programme running from … Read the full press release

Boliden Announces Virtual Capital Markets Update to Present Strategy and Business Outlook to Investors

(IN BRIEF) Boliden will hold a virtual Capital Markets Update on March 18, 2026, providing investors, analysts, and financial media with updates from CEO Mikael Staffas and the Group Management team. The session will be streamed live on the company’s … Read the full press release

Empa Introduces Shape Memory Steel Solution to Modernize Bridge Rehabilitation and Extend Infrastructure Lifespans

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a novel bridge retrofitting system that integrates ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete with iron-based shape memory alloy reinforcement to strengthen aging concrete bridges. When activated by heat, the smart steel generates internal prestressing forces that close … Read the full press release

New Contract Expands ANDRITZ Footprint in Specialty Metals with 20 High Reversing Mill Scheduled for 2027 Start Up

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by a leading titanium manufacturer in China to supply a 20-high reversing cold rolling mill scheduled to begin operations in April 2027. The installation will produce high-quality titanium and nickel alloy strip … Read the full press release

FORVIA Unveils Integrated Technology Portfolio for Construction and Mining Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA will present an integrated portfolio of technologies for construction and mining equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the first joint showcase of innovations from FORVIA Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA for off-highway markets. Highlights include the world premiere of … Read the full press release

Glencore Secures Land Access Agreement with Gécamines to Extend Kamoto Copper Operations and Support Long Term Production Growth

(IN BRIEF) Glencore has reached an agreement with Gécamines granting Kamoto Copper Company access to additional land through long-term mining titles and leases, enabling infrastructure expansion, improved ore recovery, and an extension of the mine’s operational lifespan. The deal supports … Read the full press release

AFRY to Acquire AMC Consultants to Expand Global Mining Advisory Capabilities and Strengthen Position in Critical Minerals

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has agreed to acquire AMC Consultants to expand its global Mining & Metals capabilities and strengthen its position as a leading engineering and advisory partner to the mining industry. The acquisition brings 170 specialists and decades of … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Strengthens Partnership with Asia Pulp & Paper Member Through Major OCC Line Commissioning in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has commissioned a 2,000 tons-per-day OCC processing line and reject treatment system for Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper TBK at its Karawang mill in West Java. The installation includes a FibreFlow Drum Prime pulper, advanced cleaning and … Read the full press release

Mutares Expands Goods & Services Segment with Strategic Acquisition of Hamberger Flooring Operations

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has agreed to acquire the Flooring Business of Hamberger Industriewerke GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of parquet and hard flooring operating under the HARO brand. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2026, … Read the full press release

EIB Global Partners with Andrada Mining and EcoGraf to Accelerate African Lithium and Graphite Projects under the Global Gateway Strategy

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has signed cooperation agreements with Andrada Mining in Namibia and EcoGraf in Tanzania to provide up to €2 million each in EU-funded technical assistance aimed at advancing early-stage lithium and graphite projects toward investment readiness as … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Commissions Third High-Efficiency OCC Recycling Line at Dong Tien’s Tay Ninh Mill in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully delivered and supported the start-up of a third recycled fiber OCC line at Dong Tien-Long An Paper JSC’s Tay Ninh mill in Vietnam, designed to process 330 tonnes per day of mixed wastepaper for high-quality … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Launches ScanLoop Circular Steel Project with Volvo Cars to Cut Emissions and Strengthen Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have expanded their closed-loop cooperation through the ScanLoop project, under which high-quality steel scrap from Volvo’s Olofström plant is sorted, compacted, and transported by low-emission rail back to Salzgitter for remelting and reuse in … Read the full press release

Metso Advances End-to-End Smart Port and Stockyard Solutions by Bringing MRA Automation into Its Global Operations

(IN BRIEF) Metso has acquired Australian engineering firm MRA Automation to strengthen its automation and digital capabilities in bulk material handling and port operations, integrating MRA’s advanced software and engineering expertise with Metso’s global portfolio of bulk handling equipment and … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal and Liberia Secure Long-Term Mining Partnership Supporting Multi-Billion-Dollar Infrastructure Investment

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal and the Government of Liberia have ratified an amended Mineral Development Agreement extending the company’s mining concession to 2050, with an option for a further 25-year renewal, reinforcing Liberia’s role as a key mining hub in West … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Invests Heavily in Austrian Production Sites to Meet Rising Global Demand for Turbo Generators

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ is investing a higher double-digit million euro amount by 2028 to expand and modernise its turbo generator production facilities in Linz and Weiz, responding to rising global energy demand and the growing importance of grid stability. The … Read the full press release