Global Scans · Mining · Weekly Summary

• [New] Recycling could reduce new mining requirements for key minerals by 10% -30%. Natixis Investment Managers
• [New] A well-designed approach to space mining might someday help to take pressure off Earth's ecosystem by providing an alternative to dwindling resources, and space-borne manufacturing centers might alleviate pollution on Earth. EBSCO
• [New] Developing a complete mining-to-refining supply chain could require approximately 340 billion yen, or $2.3 billion at current exchange rates. investing.com
• [New] Esil-Mining, owned by Britain's Resources Enterprise Limited, plans to begin developing the Aksoran deposit in northern Kazakhstan in 2027, with production targeted for 2028. The Astana Times
• [New] Mining companies invested 305 billion tenge (US$ 654 million) in 2025, while investment is projected to increase to 553 billion tenge (US$ 1.2 billion) in 2026. The Astana Times
• [New] In 2026, the DOE C-MAP (Community Microgrid Assistance Program) expanded funding opportunities of US$ 3.5 million per project for industrial and remote microgrid applications, prioritizing high-load users such as mining operations and data centers. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Among sectors, the fastest business travel spending growth through 2030 is expected in Mining and Quarrying, Human Health and Social Work, and Education. Global Business Travel Association - GBTA
• [New] Governments worldwide are reshaping mining rules in 2026, creating both opportunities and hurdles. Pickaxe
• [New] The Mexican Mining Chamber forecast total mining investment of $ 6.4-billion in 2026, up 30.8% from the $ 4.9-billion invested in 2025, as major operators step up spending after a weaker-than-expected year. Mining Weekly
• [New] Four mine drilling rigs are in place at Ima Mine near Patterson as American Tungsten Corp. determines if full scale underground mining will resume. Idaho Labor Market Information
• [New] Mining companies must now move and process 44% more ore by the early 2030s just to keep up with demand. AZoMining
• Galactic Energy has emerged as one of China's most successful launch providers and is developing reusable rockets while exploring future opportunities in asteroid mining. Fortune
• Australia, with its renewables base and legacy mining sector, is well positioned as a clean metals producer; deeper collaboration could help consolidate its role as a reliable supplier. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• South Africa leads sub-Saharan Africa in using enterprise analytics in industries such as finance, telecommunications, and mining, focusing on credit risk, customer churn, and predictive maintenance. Precedence Research
• The Middle East and Africa are expected to witness gradual growth in the asteroid mining sector, with potential for partnerships and collaborations, especially in space exploration initiatives led by governments in the UAE and South Africa. ReAnIn
• By 2026, global digital twin investments are projected to exceed $48 billion, with 70% of C-suite technology executives at large enterprises actively investing in mining technologies. Colleagues Matrixx
• Argentina possesses one of the mining sector's greatest opportunities for the coming decades, supported by world-class resources, projected investments of US$ 15 billion, and a project pipeline capable of increasing annual LCE production from 115,000 to 407,000 tonnes by 2035. Panorama Minero
• Lithium is entering a transformative phase that could reshape the profile of Argentina's mining exports over the next decade. Panorama Minero
• The Latin America region is estimated to grow at a strong CAGR over the projected period, owing to the robust growth in the logistics sector, the agricultural sector, and the mining sector, leading to greater investments in automation. Precedence Research
• As demand for critical minerals continues to grow, driven by the global energy transition and the expansion of digital infrastructure, the pressure on mining companies to produce more efficiently and responsibly will only intensify. MiningIR
• Argentina's mining exports are forecast to surge by 49% in 2026, reaching approximately $9 billion, according to Roberto Cacciola, president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 21 August 2026