The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has announced the appointment of Lucy Potter, as the Incoming President-Elect (2028-2029). Ms. Potter will assume the role of CIM president in May 2028, following Randy Smallwood (2027-2028) and John Rhind (2026-2027).
FLS has been awarded multiple repeat contracts to supply key technologies for a Banded Hematite Quartzite (BHQ) beneficiation – a process of upgrading low-grade iron ore into a premium grade concentrate.
Continental’s group sector ContiTech has announced the launch of VersaFlex, a next-generation single-ply conveyor belt engineered to deliver high strength and performance customers can rely on, all while maximising efficiency and uptime in above-ground mining applications.
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Perth is at the centre of global mining innovation this week, with international delegations, major mining companies, and technology leaders arriving for the Global Resources Innovation Expo 2026 (GRX26), hosted by leading peak bodies Austmine and AusIMM.
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced that it has secured drilling contracts with two contractors to complete Phase I of a combined reverse circulation (“RC”) and diamond core programme totalling approximately 15 000 m during 2026 at its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, scheduled to commence in May.
Caterpillar Inc. has announced an agreement with Carmeuse, a global leader in lime and limestone production, to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous hauling solution at the Carmeuse Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan.
Catastrophic events get the headlines, but operational disruption is quietly driving the majority of mining losses, and most of the industry isn’t adequately protected against it.
Michael Playfair, Marketing Content Project Leader at Epiroc, recently sat down with Bruce Fraser, Founder & President of Fraser Drill Blast Management Inc., to discuss his long-term partnership with Epiroc.
The Weir Group Plc (Weir) has announced that, following ten years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) during which time he has led Weir’s strategic transformation into a global mining technology leader, and 16 years with Weir, Jon Stanton will step down as CEO on 1 August 2026.
Darryn Quayle, Vice President, Resources, Worley, considers how trust in mining capital delivery can be rebuilt by strengthening front-end definition, leveraging technology, and committing to disciplined execution.
Researchers have delivered four world-leading mining technologies ready for industry trials, positioning partnering companies at the forefront of next-generation, data-driven mining.
Blickfeld, a leading manufacturer of high-precision 3D LiDAR sensors, and Ayavex Solutions Inc., a Canadian technology company that develops autonomous measurement systems for mining operations, turning LiDAR sensor data into operational intelligence across material handling and ground support, are bringing autonomous 3D load measurement to the mining industry.
Tas Mohamed, CEO, Railveyor, explores how ongoing global energy uncertainty particularly rising diesel costs are prompting mining operations to reassess traditional haulage models.
Dave Mueller, Conveyor Products, Product Manager at Martin Engineering, discusses the importance of keeping conveyor belts centred and moving quickly for ensuring high production, a low cost of operation, and a safer workplace.
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced the initiation of a detailed underground survey programme at its Madison Copper-Gold Project located near Silver Star, Montana.
Triton Uranium has announced the commencement of development activities at its flagship Atlas Project in Uranium City, Saskatchewan.
WireCo®, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue in mining equipment, with its UNION Gladiator synthetic pendants engineered to reduce these forces in draglines and electric rope shovels.
Sandvik Mining is continuing to strengthen its presence in Papua New Guinea (PNG), reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the country’s growing mining industry through expanded facilities, increased operational capacity, enhanced logistics, and continued investment in people and local capability.
Closure in Latin America is still treated as a technical endpoint, overlooking territorial impacts. A transition-focused approach is needed to manage dependencies, reduce risks, and sustain post-mining resilience and development.
The consulting firm highlighted the alliance between the Corporation and I-Pulse, a global leader in high-power pulsed energy technologies, whose use in mining will allow for significant reductions in energy use, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of the business.
Zinnwald Lithium plc has announced that its 100%-owned subsidiary, Zinnwald Lithium GmbH, has been granted a permit to construct an exploration tunnel to access the Zinnwald ore body that underpins the Zinnwald Lithium Project.
Sandvik Mining has secured an order to supply a DR410i rotary drill rig, equipped for autonomous operation, to Mariana Minerals’ Copper One mine in Utah, USA.
Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta plc and speaker at the World Mining Congress 2026, warns that closing South America’s mining investment gap is crucial to meeting global demand for critical minerals.
Syntax, a leading global technology solutions provider driving enterprise transformation in the cloud, has announced the successful completion of an SAP transformation for Rio2 Limited, delivering a future-ready digital core that has enabled the junior mining company to transition efficiently from construction to full operations at its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile within a year.