US mining news

Komatsu honoured the precision, skills, and commitment of diesel technicians in its dealer network with the 2026 North America Komatsu Advanced Technician Competition (ATC) – held at Komatsu’s Cartersville Customer Centre in Cartersville, Georgia.

Caterpillar Inc. have announced a renewed agreement with Chichester Metals Ltd and FMG Solomon PTY Ltd (together, Fortescue’s operating entities) to continue the supply and operation of Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling across three of Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia.

Permafrost is creating a serious infrastructure crisis for the mining sector. Engineering teams face immense structural, financial, and environmental risks while deploying innovative solutions.

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.

EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.

Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch, USA, explains how opting for custom-engineered haul truck solutions rather than off-the-shelf products paves the way to a more sustainable hauling operation.

Taseko Mines’ Florence Copper project featuring Metso’s copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) technology is ramping up its commercial operations in Arizona.

Global Air Cylinder Wheels’ air suspension wheel demonstrates strong performance in extreme Minnesota mining trial as the company prepares for its 2026 commercial release.

EFESO Management Consultants has announced the launch of its Mining, Metals & Minerals practice in the Americas, expanding its sector expertise across some of the world’s most capital-intensive and operationally complex industries.

SourceOne® EKPS, developed by Eclipse Data Innovations, introduces a Machine User Interface (MUI) that delivers AI-driven analytics directly to operational users. The system enables predictive and prescriptive modelling in minutes, reduces implementation barriers, and embeds agentic AI into daily workflows - signalling a broader shift toward scalable human-machine collaboration.