Mines pose extreme connectivity challenges. Jaakko Kuukka, Country Manager Nordics, Boldyn Networks, explains that dedicated 4G and 5G private networks are essential to meet those rising demand and power the industry’s future.
Electra Battery Materials Corporation, a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals processing, has resumed construction at its cobalt sulphate refinery following the arrangement of approximately US$82 million in project financing.
Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer and mineral exploration and development company, has announced the official opening of the Stage 1 Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali by General Assimi Goïta, President of the Republic of Mali.
Stardust Power has announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Mandrake Resources Limited to secure 7500 metric tpy of lithium carbonate equivalent (“LCE”) in the form of lithium chloride from Mandrake’s Utah Lithium Project.
Karen Thompson, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Canada, discusses incorporating equipment, technology, and tactics for sustainability and profitability in mining.
Flexco has announced the acquisition of SHG Conveyor Control GmbH, the creator of Rip Prevent+, an advanced AI-powered conveyor monitoring system that enhances conveyor efficiency.
Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient.
The mining and metals sector faces a new era of unpredictability, as operational complexity emerges as the top risk for 2026, according to the EY Top 10 Business Risks and Opportunities survey.
John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council, details how the company's new report presents a nuanced, data-led overview of gold mining’s nature-related impacts and explores how the industry might support further ecosystem resilience and enhanced conservation.
ABB has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. as the electrification partner for the Thacker Pass Project in Nevada, home to the largest known measured and indicated lithium resource and proven and probable reserve in North America.
Metso introduces its new Metso Power Transmission (MPT) offering to customers worldwide, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern mineral processing operations.
Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL), a pioneer in underground mining of lithium bearing pegmatite, has addressed a persistent dilution challenge using STEINERT’s sensor-based sorting technology.
Vedrana Spudic, ABB, Switzerland, delves into the mining industry’s journey towards electrification, considering both the benefits and challenges of the energy transition.
Vulcan Energy has secured the permit to build its upstream lithium extraction plant for the Phase One Lionheart Project in Landau, Germany, with all major construction permits now received.
Elitza Terzova, Shell Lubricant Solutions, outlines how miners can meet growing demand for critical energy transition minerals.
Amaroq Ltd, an independent mine development corporation focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, has announced the initial results from its 2025 field exploration programme on multiple satellite gold projects in South Greenland, following interpretation by the company’s technical team.
Great Western Mining Corporation PLC, a strategic minerals exploration and development company, has announced the results of a soil sampling campaign for tungsten and other metals on claims bordering its Huntoon Copper Project in Nevada USA.
The Programme Committee of the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has announced its international call for short course proposals.
Electra Battery Materials Corporation has launched a new programme to advance mineral deposit modelling and feedstock integration at its Iron Creek cobalt–copper project in Idaho, supporting US efforts to onshore critical mineral production and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains.
The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) have announced a new, non-exclusive collaboration to advance responsible sourcing in the platinum group metals (PGM) value chain.
The mining industry’s shift to renewables demands grid stability; Kristina Carlquist, General Manager, Synchronous Condensers, ABB, explains that synchronous condensers provide essential inertia and reliability for resilient, low-emission power at remote mining operations.
Eloise McMinn Mitchell, Flyability, Switzerland, explores the applications of drones in underground mining.
Metso is strengthening its position as the number one service partner from pit to port for the minerals processing industry by introducing a groundbreaking Life Cycle Services (LCS) framework.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an aquifer exemption request from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) that will allow the expansion of copper mining in a part of the Burro Canyon aquifer in San Juan County, Utah.
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