Mining - 12 January 2026

Alessandro Gerotto, Alberto Feletto, Daniel Devo, and Edoardo Marangoni, Gerotto, Italy, report on how the use of robotic machinery is enhancing safety for operators in the mining industry.

Epiroc’s Deep Automation introduces true 3D capability for underground operations, enabling orchestration of autonomous truck haulage across complex, multi-level ramps.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have confirmed that they are engaged in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger.

Metso has won a major order for the delivery of engineering and key process equipment for a new primary copper smelter investment in Asia.