Peru: Mining for the Future
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.
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Fertile ground after mining: Growing crops and communities on reclaimed land
Jane Marsh explores how reclaimed mining land can be transformed into thriving agricultural hubs that drive economic growth, environmental restoration, and stronger communities.
Industrial intelligence reimagined
As industrial data grows in complexity and scale, traditional methods of managing information, focused on storage and basic organisation, are no longer enough.
The key to nature-positive mining
Dr Vere Ross Gillespie, Senior Aquatic Ecologist and Mining Sector Lead at NatureMetrics, details why habitat insights and species-level data are the key to nature-positive mining.
Boliden to host World’s Deepest Marathon
In October 2025, 60 amateur runners from across the globe will take part in a world first: a full marathon 1120 m below sea level, hosted in Boliden’s Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden.
Squeezed on pricing, iron ore producers turn to batch-level tracking
Juliana Bruwer, SAP, discusses how batch-level tracking and advanced digital tools are becoming essential for iron ore producers to meet regulations, cut emissions, and stay competitive.
Direct lithium extraction: A cleaner path to powering the energy transition
Anoop Suvarna, Pall Corporation, highlights how innovative direct lithium extraction methods from brine are offering faster, more sustainable solutions for meeting global demand.
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Women in Mining: Driving change across a shifting industry
Cummins shines a spotlight on the women playing a critical role in shaping the future of mining, as the industry embraces advanced technologies and a stronger focus on sustainability.
Transforming Mining with Agentic AI
Shaun Mitchell, CEO of MaxMine, explores how Agentic AI can play a transformational role in the future of mining.
Driving cost efficiency in mining
ABB's Erich Labuda advocates electrification and retrofits as cost-effective strategies to cut emissions, reduce maintenance, and extend fleet life.
Lessons From Big Tech On Data And Knowledge
Mounir Adada, Eclipse Mining Technologies, USA, delves into the data-driven future, highlighting knowledge graphs and ontologies as essential aids.
Bridging cybersecurity and industrial risk
Matt Breuillac, Director at Cyber Node, considers how integrated cyber and industrial risk management protects modern mining from operational disruption, data breaches, and regulatory fallout.
Smarter forecasts, safer mines
Alex Truby, Solutions Engineer, Upstream Tech, discusses harnessing AI for enhanced tailings management.
Visualising The Future In 3D
Tudor Whiteley, Ironfin, considers how 3D visualisation is transforming mining practices.
Titanium: Strengthening the global defence race
Alistair Stephens, CEO of Resouro Strategic Metals, explains why titanium is a key asset when it comes to defence readiness and industrial sovereignty.