The World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC 2026) successfully closed its call for technical abstract submissions, receiving 660 proposals from 38 countries across five continents.
The Trump administration’s energy dominance agenda is accelerating US critical mineral projects through deregulation, financing, and tariffs - creating a narrow window for shovel-ready miners to act. Rebecca Campbell and Jamie Franklin, Partners at global law firm White & Case LLP, discuss this shifting policy and the risks and opportunities that may come with it.
Mike Whitelock, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, USA, discusses the how new technologies are helping to create a safer, more sustainable, yet increasingly productive mining industry.
By Henry Craukamp, Managing Director of Sulzer South Africa, considers the crucial importance of groundwater management for mining across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Josh Griffiths, Bridgestone Americas, USA, highlights how developments in tread compound formulation can be used to optimise performance for use in mines worldwide.
Daniele Pedron, Segment Manager at ABB at Motion High Power, explores how modular synchronous generator solutions are helping the mining industry’s energy transition while also maintaining the stability and reliability that its operations demand.
Pablo Manfredi, Austin Powder, considers the transition of blasting services at Veladero Mine in Argentina.
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.
David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council, explains how we can reshape the global gold ecosystem to ensure regulated and sustainable ASGM practices.
Perth is about to host the next decade of mining innovation, as global industry leaders, technology pioneers, and the sector’s biggest operators gather for the WA Mining Conference & Exhibition.
Chris Schmelzer, Director of Conveyor Products at Martin Engineering, discusses the importance of conveyor belt cleaning and maintenance for optimal performance and longer component life.
Discover how backstopping clutches play a critical role in your operation’s safety.
Doris Hiam-Galvez PhD, Programme Chair WMC 2026, comments on the role of South America, and especially Peru, in meeting the demand for critical minerals in the context of the global energy transition.
Jane Marsh explores how reclaimed mining land can be transformed into thriving agricultural hubs that drive economic growth, environmental restoration, and stronger communities.
As industrial data grows in complexity and scale, traditional methods of managing information, focused on storage and basic organisation, are no longer enough.