Mining news updates

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.

Artificial intelligence applied to mining is becoming one of the factors driving transformation and competitiveness in the industry.

Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has agreed to acquire the business of Eventspec Proprietary Limited, a South African mining aftermarket solutions provider.

Stephen J Cummins, Senior Mining Director – Distribution Business Unit International, Cummins, highlights key moments in the company’s first 100 years of mining innovation.

Global Air Cylinder Wheels’ air suspension wheel demonstrates strong performance in extreme Minnesota mining trial as the company prepares for its 2026 commercial release.

Cohda Wireless and Spectrum FiftyNine have announced a ground-breaking collaboration to enhance safety and productivity in underground mining environments.

PDAC 2026 Convention brought together the global mineral exploration and mining community, continuing a 94-year tradition of connecting industry, governments, investors, Indigenous communities, and students.

Iain Bowes, Head of Technical Assessment Services for TÜV SÜD Business Assurance, discusses issues surrounding the AI-assisted transformation of mining operations amid demands for accountability.

The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has announced the development of 16 short courses as part of the world’s leading global mining gathering.

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion.

The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has unveiled its Preliminary Plenary Programme, structured around three days of strategic discussions addressing the most pressing challenges facing the global mining industry.

Maptek, a global leader in innovative mining technology, has announced the acquisition of PETRA, a pioneer in orebody learning and data fusion technology, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of mining decision-support solutions.

Metso has been awarded orders for the delivery of crushing and grinding plant equipment for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine Expanded Phase 2 (EP2) development project in central British Columbia.

EFESO Management Consultants has announced the launch of its Mining, Metals & Minerals practice in the Americas, expanding its sector expertise across some of the world’s most capital-intensive and operationally complex industries.

Rock Tech Lithium Inc. and Siemens Canada Ltd. have announced that they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) laying the foundation for a long-term, multi-phase strategic partnership to develop state-of-the-art lithium conversion capacity.