[New] For the mining sector, which accounts for around 50% of exports and 10% of GDP, the outlook for 2026 is similar to that for 2025: copper prices are expected to remain high, thereby bolstering exports.
economic-research.bnpparibas.com
[New] Industrial water utilities are expected to register the fastest growth, expanding at a CAGR of 13.9% between 2026 and 2033, driven by sustainability commitments, water reuse initiatives, and rising freshwater costs across manufacturing, mining, and power generation industries.
Persistence Market Research
[New] A Russian-Ghanaian mining partnership could combine Russian geological and engineering expertise with Ghanaian mineral assets and local labour.
RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
[New] To identify new areas for cooperation in mining, the United States and Peru will establish a critical minerals working group to implement the Critical Minerals MOU signed in February.
Mirage News
[New] Cobalt supply risk has re-emerged as a critical concern for battery manufacturers, automakers, and mining investors as political and security instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo intensifies.
MiningIR
[New] The growth projected by the Argentine Industrial Union and the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies is not driven by a single large-scale investment, but rather by a sequence of expansions and new developments scheduled to come online progressively between 2026 and 2033.
Panorama Minero
[New] Investments in refining and processing capacity, together with greater government engagement on later-stage mining projects, suggest Canada's industrial strategy is beginning to evolve from announcing opportunities toward enabling them.
Ivey Business School
[New] East Asia Analysis: China in East Asia is anticipated to capture a CAGR of 10.2% by 2033 amid rapid industrialization and an expanding mining sector that drives the demand for effective fatigue monitoring systems to improve safety standards and productivity in mining operations.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Regional Analysis: In North America, the U.S. is estimated to dominate with a CAGR of 9.4% through 2033 as major mining companies prioritize advanced technology integration to mitigate risks associated with worker fatigue and enhance operational efficiency.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Application Analysis: Based on Application, the metal & mineral mining segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% through 2033, driven by rising safety regulations and a growing focus on worker health and productivity.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Continued collaboration between research institutions and industry participants is expected to strengthen Germany's influence on European seabed mining policies and technological advancement through 2033.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Environmental Considerations Asteroid mining presents an opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of terrestrial mining by sourcing materials from space, thereby preserving Earth's ecosystems.
ReAnIn
[New] LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa): LAMEA presents opportunities for lithium mining growth due to its abundance of lithium-rich resources, particularly in countries like Chile, Argentina, and Australia.
Custom Market Insights
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
Developing a complete mining-to-refining supply chain could require approximately 340 billion yen, or $2.3 billion at current exchange rates.
investing.com
Esil-Mining, owned by Britain's Resources Enterprise Limited, plans to begin developing the Aksoran deposit in northern Kazakhstan in 2027, with production targeted for 2028.
The Astana Times
Mining companies invested 305 billion tenge (US$ 654 million) in 2025, while investment is projected to increase to 553 billion tenge (US$ 1.2 billion) in 2026.
The Astana Times
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
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
Governments worldwide are reshaping mining rules in 2026, creating both opportunities and hurdles.
Pickaxe
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
Last updated: 04 September 2026
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