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Steve Empedocles, CEO, Clark Street Associates, explores the impact of the US government's decision to fund mining projects, and considers how the mining sector can adapt to maximise efficiency, sustainability, and innovation as a result of this federal investment.
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how operators can expand the results and benefits of conveyor safety training.
From 22nd–25th February 2026, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host the mining industry’s premier annual conference, the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo.
Rising copper demand is outpacing traditional supply. Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO of Endolith, explains why ore grade decline matters, how bio-based approaches are emerging, and where the next wave of mineral recovery may come from.
Saudi Arabian Mining Company has signed a binding term sheet with MP Materials Corp. backed by the United States Department of War (DoW) to build and operate a rare earth refining and separation facility in the Kingdom.
Bechtel have opened a new office in Denver to support their expanding Mining & Metals business across North America.
Mining activity uses monumental amounts of water while contaminating it as a by-product of essential operations. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co explains how workers can protect both themselves and the surrounding soil by using more sustainable methods.
Industrial technology leader Emerson have announced that global mining company South32 has chosen its advanced automation solutions and engineering expertise to support the zinc deposit of the Hermosa mine project in Arizona.
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott operation has progressed its decarbonisation objectives by signing a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas.
AJ Householder, Getman, USA explains the role of multi-purpose utility machines in modern mining.
American Pacific Mining Corp. has highlighted the recent addition of copper to the US Geological Survey (USGS)’s 2025 list of critical minerals as the Trump Administration expands the scope of what minerals are considered vital to US interests.
Emerson has announced it has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and expert technical services for the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada.