Mining

Shelley Copsey, founder and CEO of FYLD, highlights the pivotal role of real-time intelligence in streamlining and optimising mining operations

The mining account manager at Forsk explains how RF planning helps mining companies design reliable private wireless networks across changing open-pit terrain, underground tunnels, and surface-to-underground transitions.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has provided an update on the company’s 15 000 m drill programme at its Madison Copper-Gold Project near Silver Star, Montana.

Sandvik has received orders from Lucara Botswana to supply a fleet of underground drills and loaders, plus parts, rock tools, and related services, for the Karowe diamond mine.

The challenge of turning ambition into action in the mining industry today will be at the heart of the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) in Sydney from 27 – 29 October 2026.

South32’s Hermosa project is setting a new benchmark for mine design, with Glencore Technology’s Jameson Concentrator selected to support a safer, more efficient, and increasingly automated processing operation.

Vale and ABB have signed a strategic alliance with the aim of expanding the use of automation and AI technologies in mineral production in Brazil.

Barrick Mining Corporation has announced the appointment of Sebastiaan Bock as Chief Executive Officer, Rest of World, effective immediately.

US-based mining technology company Hivekit has announced OPS.AI, a new technology that proactively coordinates and optimises mine operations, identifies bottlenecks, answers operational questions, and executes authorised directives.

Fortuna Mining Corp. has announced the acquisition of the 190 km² Bambadji advanced gold exploration project in Senegal, through the purchase of certain Senegalese subsidiaries held by Barrick Mining Corporation and IAMGOLD Corporation.

Sandvik has announced the launch of xCell® Banshee and xCell® Hydra, two new digital ground support solutions designed to provide unprecedented insight into rock bolt performance and ground behaviour.

Normet has launched the HX-Bolt, a new hybrid anchorage system that offers rapid dynamic support and robust long-term reinforcement in varied ground conditions.

Akobo Minerals AB, the Scandinavian-based gold producer operating in Ethiopia, has published its July 2026 operational update.

Glencore Technology has announced the installation of its Albion Process oxidative leaching technology at Rox Resources’ Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia.

Aramine has announced the launch of ARAMAC, a company dedicated to the design, manufacture, and distribution of underground mining equipment and complementary mining solutions.