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ABB introduces Automation Extended program
ABB has launched its Automation Extended initiative, an automation ecosystem to help mines modernize without disruption and adopt new technologies at their own pace. The modern, open and modular automation ecosystem enables advanced analytics, AI and IoT integration, the company said, that allows changes without operational risk, and it builds on ABB’s long-standing leadership with…
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BHP picks largest-ever Xplor cohort
Global miner BHP has selected the 2026 class for its Xplor program, picking 10 global early-stage exploration and technology companies for its cohort – its largest group ever – for the program’s fourth year. The group combines junior exploration companies, geoscience organisations, and technology teams that collectively span the discovery system. According to BHP, there…
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Alliance to close Mettiki coal mine
Nearly 200 workers in West Virginia have been issued a layoff notice as Alliance Resource Partners confirmed late last week that its Mettiki Mountain View operation in Tucker County will close its doors. Full story.
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NMR ups ante with Blackjack record gold pour
Australian miner Native Mineral Resources has confirmed a winning start to 2026 with a record gold pour at its Blackjack gold complex in northern Queensland, Australia. NMR said its smelt produced six gold doré bars totalling 1,474.9 ounces on 28 January. It is now counting down to its next gold pour by mid-February. “A 1,475…
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Global Tailings Management Institute appoints first CEO
The independently held Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI) has, for the first time since its establishment, appointed a chief executive officer and has also created a technical committee as it advances its mission to improving the safety of mine tailings facilities worldwide. Engineering and sustainability leader Ed Toms, a 40-year leadership veteran, will spearhead the…
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Sandvik wins Australian underground order
Sandvik has received an order for underground equipment from global mining contractor The Redpath Group for deployment at Evolution Mining’s Cowal gold operations in New South Wales, Australia. The order, valued at around SEK 420 million (US$47.6 million), was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025. It consists of underground trucks, loaders and drill rigs.…
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Gold Mountain offloads PNG licenses
Gold Mountain has entered into a binding agreement with Golden Crane Mining to sell its exploration licences in Papua New Guinea for A$2 million. Golden Crane will pay a $300,000 deposit, of which $100,000 is only refundable in the event of breach of certain information warranties given prior to the agreement being signed. It will…
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Zijin expands Julong production capacity
China’s Zijin Mining has commissioned Phase 2 of its Julong copper mine into production. The expansion adds 200,000 tonnes of daily processing capacity, driving Julong’s annual production to between 300,000 and 350,000 tonnes of copper. “The commissioning of Phase 2 represents a qualitative leap in Zijin’s capability to develop large copper mines under complex, high-altitude…
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Hindustan Zinc, CIMIC set up India’s first zinc tailings recycling facility
India-based producer Hindustan Zinc has awarded contracts to CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and Leighton Asia for the development of India’s first zinc tailings recycling facility at its flagship Rampura Agucha Mines (RAM) in Rajasthan. The Rampura Agucha facility will feature advanced processing techniques to recover metals like zinc and silver from previously…
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Mira Geoscience acquires HiveMap from SRK Consulting
SRK Consulting (Canada) announced that its geological mapping platform, HiveMap, has been acquired by Mira Geoscience. HiveMap was developed by SRK to modernize geological and geotechnical field mapping, and enables users to efficiently collect, visualize, and interpret geoscientific data. The platform integrates with photogrammetry, LiDAR, and other spatial datasets, supporting consistent, high-quality interpretation across a…
