https://www.globalminingreview.com/special-reports/ en-GB editor@globalminingreview.com (Editor) webdev@globalminingreview.com (Web developer) https://d19qcjcztr69p4.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.globalminingreview.com Dr Uwe König, Global Mining Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical, identifies seven trends that are reshaping mining operations in 2026, and at their core lies a common thread: automation, real-time measurement, and digitalisation. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/19052026/automation-regulation-sustainabilityhow-will-mining-evolve-by-2027/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/19052026/automation-regulation-sustainabilityhow-will-mining-evolve-by-2027/ Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Fugitive dust at mining sites causes equipment damage, downtime, health risks, and regulatory issues. Poor maintenance increases operational costs, while effective dust control improves safety, compliance and overall operational performance. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/19052026/operational-fallout-the-hidden-costs-of-fugitive-dust-at-mining-sites/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/19052026/operational-fallout-the-hidden-costs-of-fugitive-dust-at-mining-sites/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT This article examines thermal management challenges in deep mining operations, exploring how extreme heat affects worker safety and equipment reliability while highlighting modern solutions like computational modelling and regulatory compliance. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/18052026/the-hidden-cost-of-heat-thermal-management-challenges-in-deep-mining/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/18052026/the-hidden-cost-of-heat-thermal-management-challenges-in-deep-mining/ Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Mining operations can meet ESG targets through systematic equipment electrification supported by strategic infrastructure upgrades. A phased approach delivers emission reductions, cost savings, and improved worker safety alongside environmental compliance. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/14052026/electrification-of-mining-equipment-meeting-esg-goals-through-electrical-infrastructure-upgrades/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/14052026/electrification-of-mining-equipment-meeting-esg-goals-through-electrical-infrastructure-upgrades/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Greg Rankin, Inorganic Ventures, describes how as gold and rare earth projects tighten economic thresholds, analytical precision moves to the centre of decision-making. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/12052026/beyond-the-pit-why-laboratory-integrity-now-shapes-mining-viability/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/12052026/beyond-the-pit-why-laboratory-integrity-now-shapes-mining-viability/ Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Explore how mining operators can improve energy visibility, reduce cost per tonne, and build a credible decarbonisation path – in Yokogawa's new eBook, Beyond Compliance: Lower Operating Costs Through Energy Efficiency. https://www.globalminingreview.com/special-reports/07052026/the-energy-blind-spot-in-mining-operations-and-what-its-costing-you/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/special-reports/07052026/the-energy-blind-spot-in-mining-operations-and-what-its-costing-you/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:05:00 GMT 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. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/01052026/minings-biggest-risk-isnt-the-disaster-its-the-stopwatch/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/01052026/minings-biggest-risk-isnt-the-disaster-its-the-stopwatch/ Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/30042026/how-mining-can-improve-capital-delivery-and-predictability/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/30042026/how-mining-can-improve-capital-delivery-and-predictability/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT 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. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/27042026/closure-starts-on-day-one-from-compliance-to-territorial-transition/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/27042026/closure-starts-on-day-one-from-compliance-to-territorial-transition/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT Progress towards ratification of the International Seabed Authority’s Mining Code seems to have stalled, while US national initiatives are accelerating. 2026 will decide who governs deep-sea mining moving forward. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/22042026/why-2026-will-decide-who-governs-the-seabed/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/22042026/why-2026-will-decide-who-governs-the-seabed/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Canada’s mining boom is accelerating, as are hidden compliance risks. This article explores emerging blind spots in procurement, remote operations, and reporting as companies scale across complex global environments. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/14042026/gifts-permits-and-pressure-the-compliance-blind-spots-emerging-in-canadas-critical-mineral-boom/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/14042026/gifts-permits-and-pressure-the-compliance-blind-spots-emerging-in-canadas-critical-mineral-boom/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Changes in silica dust limits are expected to reshape mining’s safety and compliance landscape. The new Mine Safety Health Administration limits will demand continuous monitoring, smarter controls, and disciplined operations to protect worker health. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/09042026/silica-dust-minings-invisible-concern-and-how-miners-are-leaning/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/09042026/silica-dust-minings-invisible-concern-and-how-miners-are-leaning/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT Mining operations across the globe face severe environmental and technical challenges. Extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, abrasive slurries, and corrosive atmospheres place continuous strain on equipment. https://www.globalminingreview.com/special-reports/01042026/driving-mining-performance-with-precision--how-vegas-measurement-technology-supports-reliable-operation-worldwide/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/special-reports/01042026/driving-mining-performance-with-precision--how-vegas-measurement-technology-supports-reliable-operation-worldwide/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:40:00 GMT Egemen Akin, ExxonMobil, Türkiye, evaluates the importance of effective lubrication for maintaining operational efficiency in mining. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/27032026/optimising-mining-performance/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/27032026/optimising-mining-performance/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT David Oliphant, VP Business Development – Heavy Industry for Veolia’s water technologies in North America, reveals how mobile treatment systems are changing the game for mining operations. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/25032026/flexible-solutions-for-minings-water-challenges/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/25032026/flexible-solutions-for-minings-water-challenges/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT Teresa Bellver-Baca, Ignacio Aguilar-Sánchez, and Miguel Cueto, Sika, discuss injection-based ground control systems and tackle operational challenges in complex hydrogeological conditions. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/23032026/injection-based-ground-control-for-mine-water-management/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/23032026/injection-based-ground-control-for-mine-water-management/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Permafrost is creating a serious infrastructure crisis for the mining sector. Engineering teams face immense structural, financial, and environmental risks while deploying innovative solutions. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/20032026/why-permafrost-is-a-mining-companys-biggest-infrastructure-nightmare/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/20032026/why-permafrost-is-a-mining-companys-biggest-infrastructure-nightmare/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/20032026/the-energy-playbook-is-coming-for-mining/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/20032026/the-energy-playbook-is-coming-for-mining/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 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. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/18032026/building-ai-readiness-in-mining-from-data-foundations-to-practical-automation/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/18032026/building-ai-readiness-in-mining-from-data-foundations-to-practical-automation/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT Michael Barnard, Speedshield Technologies, considers how AI safety systems are reshaping high risk worksites, but trust builds only when crews see them in action. https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/13032026/seeing-is-believing-why-industrial-ai-adoption-starts-with-trust/ https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/13032026/seeing-is-believing-why-industrial-ai-adoption-starts-with-trust/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT