CorePlan $5M Raise: Mining Software Used by BHP, Fortescue, AngloGold Ashanti and Rio Tinto

CorePlan, a Perth-based startup building software for the mining industry, has raised $5 million in a follow-on funding round led by existing investor EVP. The company says the funding will help it grow its global team, expand product features, strengthen regional support, and increase its presence in the Americas, while continuing to scale operations in…

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USA Rare Earth Shares Surge on U.S. Government Investment as MP Materials and Lithium Americas Rise

USA Rare Earth Stock Surges After U.S. Government Investment Announcement Shares of USA Rare Earth surged sharply after news broke that the U.S. government plans to take an equity stake in the company, marking another major step in Washington’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The stock jumped 20% on Monday, extending…

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Top Shaft Mining Contractors to Watch in 2026 (USA): Who’s Really Building Underground Mine Shafts?

When people talk about “shaft mining,” the spotlight usually lands on the mine owners. But the truth is, the projects don’t move without the specialist contractors who do the tough, technical work underground—sinking new shafts, deepening old ones, rebuilding infrastructure, and fitting everything out for hoisting and ventilation. And these aren’t small jobs. A mine…

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