Permafrost is creating a serious infrastructure crisis for the mining sector. Engineering teams face immense structural, financial, and environmental risks while deploying innovative solutions.
Louise Woods, Kimberley Taieb and Elena Guillet, Vinson & Elkins, examine developments in the critical minerals conversation and the implications for mining investors, drawing lessons from the energy sector's long experience in managing sovereign and regulatory risk.
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for autonomous and electric surface mining equipment in Africa.
The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026, one of the most influential events in the global mining industry, has confirmed 37 international speakers, including CEOs of major companies, business leaders, and experts in innovation, sustainability, and technology.
WA gold exploration and development company Rox Resources Limited advises the Board has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for its 100%-owned Youanmi Gold Project in Western Australia.
Sandvik is introducing the HPA20 automatic injection pump, a next-generation solution designed to significantly improve the precision, productivity, and safety of resin-based ground support in hard-rock mining and civil engineering.
Nick Cecil, Mining Industry Principal at Syntax, considers how mining companies can move from AI hype to practical readiness by strengthening AI governance, establishing AI guardrails, and building internal development capability before deploying advanced models.
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., a global leader in off-highway truck customisation, is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its HiVol® Water Tanks.
Metso introduced its innovative Life Cycle Services (LCS) for pumps availability in autumn 2025, and the offering has rapidly gained acceptance within the industry.
Explore how the mining industry can align production with stricter environmental standards. It needs to balance supply demands for energy transition materials while reducing ecological and social impacts through innovation and improved governance.
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and project delivery, has been selected by St. Augustine Gold & Copper Ltd. to provide study and engineering services for the Kingking Copper-Gold Project.
Vulcan Energy has announced it has been issued its first lithium production permit for its flagship Lionheart Project, which is now funded and in construction.
ICMM has published its new Global Mining & Metals Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset, alongside an insights report that provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date picture of how the mining and metals sector scope 1 and scope 2 emissions contribute to global GHG emissions.
Water risk is becoming a growing operational challenge for industries ranging from mining and agriculture to energy and infrastructure – with consequences that extend far beyond company operations.
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.
Michael Barnard, Speedshield Technologies, considers how AI safety systems are reshaping high risk worksites, but trust builds only when crews see them in action.
Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explores the complexities of converting mine water into drinking water, discussing challenges like acid mine drainage and heavy metal contamination, and reviewing modern treatment solutions.
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.
Mine sites generate more operational data than ever. The gap isn't collection – it's synthesis across silos. Honeycomb's AI layer delivers connected intelligence that drives margin and capital efficiency.
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.
Daniel Usifoh, Co-founder of Axiom Sustainability Software, explains how the mining industry can get ahead of ESG reporting regulations and use them to its advantage.
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced a compelling new geological observation from ongoing exploration work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project.
Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch, USA, explains how opting for custom-engineered haul truck solutions rather than off-the-shelf products paves the way to a more sustainable hauling operation.
Taseko Mines’ Florence Copper project featuring Metso’s copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) technology is ramping up its commercial operations in Arizona.
Greenland holds vast rare earth and critical mineral reserves, but infrastructure barriers mean meaningful production is a decade away. The US needs both long-term investment there and near-term domestic projects to reduce Chinese supply-chain dependence.