AI promises safer mining, but can it cut settlement risk?
Ryan Cunningham, CEO of American Mineral Resources, provides an analysis of how AI driven risk engines are reshaping mining finance.
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Maven Exploration closes seed round above goal
The first fully female-founded Canadian junior mineral exploration company, Maven Exploration, is moving from formation to active project evaluation, supported by a gender-diverse investor base drawn from both inside and outside the mining industry.
Latin America captures only a fraction of the global mining budget despite its high geological potential
Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta plc and speaker at the World Mining Congress 2026, warns that closing South America’s mining investment gap is crucial to meeting global demand for critical minerals.
Metso wins major greenfield contract to supply copper refining technology to Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Metso has signed a major agreement with Southern Peru Copper Corporation, one of the largest copper producers in the world, for the supply of copper Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning technology to the company’s Tia Maria project in Cocachacra, Province of Islay, Arequipa, Peru.
Rio Tinto spends record AUS$12 billion with Western Australian suppliers in 2025
Rio Tinto’s development of its replacement mines in the Pilbara has increased its spend with Western Australian suppliers to a record AUS$12.1 billion in 2025, AUS$1.8 billion more than the prior year.
Sandvik receives AutoMine® orders from Byrnecut for five underground mine sites
Sandvik has received five AutoMine® orders from the world’s largest underground mining contractor, Byrnecut.
Caterpillar and Fortescue extend agreement for Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling in Western Australia sites
Caterpillar Inc. have announced a renewed agreement with Chichester Metals Ltd and FMG Solomon PTY Ltd (together, Fortescue’s operating entities) to continue the supply and operation of Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across three of Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia.
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Ausenco secures Feasibility Study for the Ikkari Gold project in Finland
Ausenco has been awarded the contract to lead the Feasibility Study of the Ikkari Gold project for Rupert Exploration Finland Oy., a gold exploration and development company.
EnergyX discusses US$5 billion lithium investment with Chilean President-elect
EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.
Weir wins order to supply an ENDURON® modular crushing plant
Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia.
Taseko Mines' Florence Copper project with Metso’s SX-EW technology begins operations in the US
Taseko Mines’ Florence Copper project featuring Metso’s copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) technology is ramping up its commercial operations in Arizona.
Epiroc to acquire the business of mining aftermarket solutions provider in South Africa
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire the business of Eventspec Proprietary Limited, a South African mining aftermarket solutions provider.
Maptek acquires PETRA, strengthening orebody intelligence and mine value chain optimisation
Maptek, a global leader in innovative mining technology, has announced the acquisition of PETRA, a pioneer in orebody learning and data fusion technology, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of mining decision-support solutions.