When people talk about “shaft mining,” the spotlight usually lands on the mine owners. But the truth is, the projects don’t move without the specialist contractors who do the tough, technical work underground—sinking new shafts, deepening old ones, rebuilding infrastructure, and fitting everything out for hoisting and ventilation. And these aren’t small jobs. A mine…
FMF26: Mining’s New Generation About to Hatch Global engineering and mining consultancy Hatch has been a familiar presence at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Saudi Arabia for the past three years. But at FMF26 in Riyadh, the focus has shifted toward something bigger — the emergence of a new generation of mining professionals. Speaking…
Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed merger discussions that, if successful, would result in the creation of the world’s largest mining company. The renewed talks come nearly a year after earlier negotiations between the two mining giants fell apart due to disagreements over valuation, leadership, and asset structure. If a deal is finalized, the combined…
Top 10 Mining Tools and Equipment in the USA (2026 Industry Guide) By 2026, mining in the United States looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. The industry has moved beyond a simple focus on output and tonnage. Today’s mining companies are prioritizing automation, operational efficiency, worker safety, and environmental…
Shares of Energy Fuels (UUUU) moved sharply this week after the U.S.-based uranium miner announced it exceeded its previously disclosed 2025 uranium production and sales guidance. The stock jumped during Monday’s session before retreating on Tuesday, as investors reacted to both strong operational results and broader market volatility. Energy Fuels said it expects to sell…
Cyanide is widely used in modern gold mining as a cost-effective and efficient method to extract gold from low-grade ore. The process is known as cyanidation or the cyanide leaching process and has been the dominant gold extraction method for over a century. How Cyanide is Used in Gold Mining Crushing & Grinding – The…
Diverse Range of Minerals – Mining extracts a variety of minerals, including metals (gold, silver, copper), gemstones (diamonds, rubies), industrial minerals (limestone, gypsum), and energy resources (coal, uranium). Oldest Human Industry – Mining dates back over 40,000 years, with early humans extracting materials like flint and ochre for tools and pigments. Global Economic Impact –…
In 2025, the global mining industry is significantly influenced by the transition to renewable energy and technological advancements. This shift has heightened the demand for certain minerals essential to modern technologies and energy solutions. Based on production volumes and strategic importance, the ten most mined minerals in 2025 are: Iron Ore: Iron ore remains a…
Rio Tinto’s development of the Brockman Syncline 1 iron ore mine in the Pilbara region is a major project aimed at securing the company’s iron ore supply for the future. The mine will play a crucial role in extending the operational life of Rio Tinto’s Brockman area, which is important because the iron ore grades…
Evolution Mining, one of Australia’s leading gold producers, has secured regulatory approval to extend operations at its flagship Cowal gold project, located in the mineral-rich region of New South Wales. This pivotal approval paves the way for the company to significantly expand its production capacity, further cementing its position in the global gold mining industry….