From 22nd–25th February 2026, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host the mining industry’s premier annual conference, the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo.
Britain’s supplies of the vital materials powering everyday essentials like smartphones and fridges are set to be shored up as the Prime Minister launches the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy.
As part of its 2025 drill programme, Q2 Metals Corp. has announced multiple wide, mineralised intercepts at its Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.
Rising copper demand is outpacing traditional supply. Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO of Endolith, explains why ore grade decline matters, how bio-based approaches are emerging, and where the next wave of mineral recovery may come from.
Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has announced the launch of its latest report, Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology.
Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.
Bechtel have opened a new office in Denver to support their expanding Mining & Metals business across North America.
Metso has announced the launch of the SCDH4500, its largest split geared ring model to date.
Robit’s ongoing development program is progressing as planned. As part of this strategic initiative, Robit is strengthening its organisation in the strategically important South African market area to support and further develop the company’s growth in the area.
Michelle Smith, Vice President of Global Mining Practice at Syntax, discusses the increasingly important role of AI in the mining industry and makes informed predictions for the technology's future.
Vale has begun field testing with B30 and B50 biodiesel, in addition to starting a new phase in the evaluation of electric trucks.
RCT - Powered by Epiroc have installed their state-of-the-art agnostic machine automation, AutoNav, on four Sandvik LH621i loaders on a gold mine operation in NSW, Australia.
Mining activity uses monumental amounts of water while contaminating it as a by-product of essential operations. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co explains how workers can protect both themselves and the surrounding soil by using more sustainable methods.
Metso has contributed the core process design and technology for Fortescue Ltd’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project in the Pilbara, Western Australia, where installation of Metso equipment commenced in September 2025.
Metso has entered into a distribution agreement with Rock Plant Ltd, a well-established and trusted dealership for leading construction and quarrying machinery brands in East Africa.