Beijing – October 18, 2026 -- The Huaneng Zangmu Hydropower Station on the Yarlung Zangbo River spent about 360 million yuan ($53.27 million) on a fishway, and the channel has helped about 570,000 fish pass the dam since the plant began operating in 2015.

The station is about 400 meters long and more than 100 meters high. It covers nearly 26 percent of electricity demand in Xizang Autonomous Region and ended the region's reliance on diesel for large-scale power supply.

United Kingdom – October 16, 2026 -- National Grid is advancing a portfolio of transmission projects that includes a seven-year, £1 billion programme to rewire South London through deep underground tunnels, begun in Spring 2020, and several 2 GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) links between Scotland and England.

Perth – October 15, 2026 -- Lindian Resources (ASX: LIN) increased ore stockpiles at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi to approximately 149,000 tonnes, up about 24,000 tonnes, or 19%, from September 2026, as the company holds to a December 2026 target for first monazite concentrate.

The stockpile tonnage is derived from the project's existing Ore Reserve estimates, according to the company.

Toronto – October 14, 2026 -- i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE: IAUX, TSX: IAU) has reprioritized its Nevada pipeline to make the Mineral Point open pit its next major development project, ahead of the Granite Creek open pit, while keeping its target of 150,000 to 200,000 ounces of annual gold production from 2028.

Dammam – October 12, 2026 -- Harbin Electric International (HEI) is delivering the 1,890-megawatt Nairyah 2 combined-cycle power plant in Saudi Arabia, a project tied to the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, and has released a documentary on the build.

Pelham, United Kingdom – October 12, 2026 -- National Grid has removed two transformers, each weighing about 180 tonnes, from Pelham Substation, clearing the site for two new 300-tonne quad boosters due between February and April 2027 under its North London Reinforcement (NLR) project.

The units had been in service for around 35 years. Contractors Murphy and Equans worked with National Grid on the removal, with around 20 people involved in planning and execution.

Toronto – October 12, 2026 -- Highlander Silver Corp. (TSX, NYSE American: HSLV) has grown the workforce at its Corani Silver Project in Peru to more than 300 team members, with site development advancing across camp, earthworks, roads and power infrastructure.

Local hiring is a stated priority as headcount tops 300

The company said it is emphasizing recruitment from local communities as it builds out the Corani team. Highlander Silver describes Corani as the largest silver deposit in development globally.

Orlando – October 09, 2026 -- Civil engineers on Slovakia's 14.9-km D1 Hubová–Ivachnová motorway section specified the Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing for exposed bridge curbs, targeting damage from water, freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts, according to Penetron Group.

Toronto – October 05, 2026 -- Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) has appointed BBA Inc. as lead engineering consultant for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Lion and Nisk Main deposits at its Nisk Project in Québec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory, with completion targeted for the first half of 2027.