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Stardust Power strengthens Washington engagement as US lithium strategy accelerates

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 introduces Cat AI Assistant

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 new politics of critical minerals

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

Sandvik announces CAN$51M investment in new Saskatoon facility

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.


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Why Greenland anorthosite matters today

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

 
 
 

GMR Year-In-Review: November/December 2025

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.

 
 

GMR Year-In-Review: October 2025

Catch-up on Flyability’s cover story and more from GMR October 2025 – Eloise McMinn Mitchell, Flyability, Switzerland, explores the applications of drones in underground mining.

 

GMR Year-In-Review: September 2025

Catch-up on Komatsu’s cover story and more from GMR September 2025 – Angie Vlasaty-Peterson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Komatsu Global Mining, USA, outlines how a people-first approach to automation will continue to transform mining for the better.

 

ESG mandates meet reality: Microgrids power decarbonised sites

As mining industry leaders review their ESG goals, many become interested in microgrids. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, reflects upon how these products can make measurable, lasting impacts that improve sustainability and impress stakeholders.

 

GMR Year-In-Review: August 2025

Catch-up on Robit’s cover story and more from GMR August 2025 – Perttu Aho and Kimmo Ala-Kanto, Robit, Finland, introduce a new series of hammers that represent a leap in rock drilling technology.

 

GMR Year-In-Review: July 2025

Catch-up on MMD’s cover story and more from GMR July 2025 – Montree Pichayathana, MMD Group, Thailand, studies how MMD Thailand is driving long-term success in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

 
 

GMR Year-In-Review: June 2025

Catch-up on TotalEnergies’ cover story and more from GMR June 2025 – Luiz Claudio Sampaio – Global Mining Market Manager, and Mathias Lamberts – LubAnac Technical Coordinator, TotalEnergies, detail how rigorous oil analysis in mining operations can extend equipment lifespan and reduce total cost of ownership.

 

GMR Year-In-Review: May 2025

Catch-up on Orica’s cover story and more from GMR May 2025 – Alfred Tsang, Orica Digital Solutions, details how innovative technologies are driving the future of the mining industry.