European mining news
Cybersecurity below ground: Why the mining sector needs a zero-trust approach
Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick AG Group, considers the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in mining operations to ensure safety and productivity.
Sourcing Sustainable Solutions
Dr. Caroline Woywadt, Gebr. Pfeiffer, Germany, weighs up some of the challenges facing the comminution sector and spotlights vertical roller mill technology as a possible solution.
The Journey Towards Underground Electrification
Mika Kinnunen and Samu Kukkonen, Normet, Finland, consider how the mining industry has become a pioneer of technological advancement during its journey towards electrification.
ICMM publishes report on members’ collective progress towards full conformance with GISTM
ICMM has published its Tailings Progress Report which sets out the progress ICMM members have made in implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).
Private networks, a myth or a solution to digital transformation in mining?
Mines pose extreme connectivity challenges. Jaakko Kuukka, Country Manager Nordics, Boldyn Networks, explains that dedicated 4G and 5G private networks are essential to meet those rising demands and power the industry’s future.
An Overview of Backstopping, Overrunning, and Indexing Clutches
Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient.
Mining in 2026: Turning complexity into competitive advantage
The mining and metals sector faces a new era of unpredictability, as operational complexity emerges as the top risk for 2026, according to the EY Top 10 Business Risks and Opportunities survey.
Gold mining and nature: Questioning assumptions, identifying solutions
John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council, details how the company's new report presents a nuanced, data-led overview of gold mining’s nature-related impacts and explores how the industry might support further ecosystem resilience and enhanced conservation.
Lithium Americas selects ABB to electrify Thacker Pass, North America’s largest known measured lithium resource
ABB has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. as the electrification partner for the Thacker Pass Project in Nevada, home to the largest known measured and indicated lithium resource and proven and probable reserve in North America.
Metso boosts flowsheet control with reliable power transmission solutions for grinding mills
Metso introduces its new Metso Power Transmission (MPT) offering to customers worldwide, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern mineral processing operations.