Mining

Caterpillar is driving a major leap forward in autonomous technology, announcing the introduction of intelligent machines engineered to transform construction operations worldwide.

Hexagon and Ma’aden are strengthening mining education and workforce development across the Middle East by deepening their strategic partnership at next week’s Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13–15 January.

Stardust Power Inc., an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has announced that it has engaged 38 North Solutions, a leading Washington D.C. based government relations and strategic advisory firm, to support the company’s federal policy, funding strategy, and critical-minerals engagement efforts.

Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled Cat AI Assistant, an AI-based solution that allows Cat customers to engage with Caterpillar’s equipment and portfolio of digital applications in new, powerful ways.

The founder of Australia’s most valuable space technology company, Flavia Tata Nardini, will travel to Peru to speak at the World Mining Congress 2026, to be held at the Lima Convention Center from 24 – 26 June.

Nitesh Shah, CEO, Metalysis, discusses the latest political trends surrounding critical minerals with a focus on the UK’s critical minerals strategy.

Sandvik has announced plans to develop a new, purpose-built mechanical cutting and parts and services facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, further strengthening its commitment to supporting mining customers across Central and Western Canada.

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC, a strategic and precious metals exploration and development company, has announced an update on its 100% owned and highly prospective Pine Crow-Defender tungsten prospect in Mineral County, Nevada.

Metso will deliver to Grupo Mexico several high-capacity Nordberg® MP800 cone crushers.

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) and Midana Exploration Pty Ltd (Hancock) have entered into a shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the JV) to accelerate exploration efforts.

Jim Cambon, CEO of AnorTech, explains how anorthosite from Greenland can help stabilise supply across material-intensive sectors while reducing environmental impact.

Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) has awarded Metso an order to supply minerals processing equipment for the Tonkolili iron ore project’s Phase III 30 million t magnetite concentrator in Sierra Leone.

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd., India’s first and only listed gold and critical minerals exploration and mining company, have announced the commencement of pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, marking a significant step toward full-scale gold production.

Catch-up on Cummins’s cover story and more from GMR November/December 2025 – Sean Lynas, Power Systems Industrial Markets Director, Cummins, UK, reviews the importance of long-term partnership and smart optimisation for extending the operational life of engines.

Metso, a global leader in sustainable minerals processing and metals refining technology supplier, has collaborated with Outokumpu to integrate high-performance duplex stainless steels into its state-of-the-art hydrometallurgical equipment.