[New] China's shift towards electric heavy-duty trucks gathered pace following the Iran conflict, with electric models expected to account for around one-third of new truck sales in 2026 as logistics and mining companies seek to reduce exposure to diesel price volatility and fuel import risks.
We Mean Business Coalition
[New] By 2030, at least six new mining projects are projected to extract lithium from American soil and another 13 will soon follow - mostly in the dry Southwest.
Inside Climate News
[New] The tension between mining expansion and indigenous community consultation rights - enshrined in Ecuador's constitution - remains a key legal and operational risk for new projects.
The Rio Times
[New] By 2030, at least six new mining projects are projected to be operating on American soil, and they are mostly located right here in the arid Southwest.
KJZZ
[New] The supply constraints from mining cost inflation, byproduct disruptions, and COMEX delivery stress are independent of US-China diplomacy.
investing.com
[New] Australia's vulnerability to competition for mining investment from other traditional and emerging resource-rich economies with lower input and regulatory costs and faster approval processes is only growing.
Minerals Council of Australia
[New] Africa is becoming the center of the global gold rush as soaring bullion prices strengthen its bargaining power, attract international mining investment, and push governments for greater control over mineral wealth, with gold prices expected to reach $6,300 per ounce by 2026.
Business Insider Africa
[New] In sub-Saharan Africa, the rapid expansion of mining and processing has increased the concentration of toxic metals in terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric systems, thereby exacerbating ecological degradation and health risks for workers and surrounding communities.
Nature
[New] Australia, for its part, brings critical minerals, strong potential for AI adoption in mining, financial services and healthcare, and its natural capacity to host data centers given its ample land, renewable energy and geography far from physical threats.
The Sydney Morning Herald
[New] U.S. policy announcements regarding energy and technology infrastructure could provide further clarity on the strategic direction for mining operations.
Crypto Briefing
[New] As Botswana moves to develop its untapped mineral potential, further partnerships and project-level developments are expected to follow, potentially creating opportunities for international mining companies and investors.
The Assay
[New] With increased mining in Australia, the absence of downstream processing capacity could limit the efficacy of diversification efforts.
The Diplomat
Approximately 40% of current mining operational roles are highly susceptible to automation by 2030 - principally truck drivers, drill operators, and surface material handling workers.
BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
By 2026, over 60% of new mining projects will integrate AI-driven automation for metals extraction and processing.
Farmonaut
Chile's mining exports are expected to reach $50 billion by 2026, fueled by innovative infrastructure and automation upgrades.
Farmonaut
The debate over deep-sea mining will intensify in 2026 and 2027, when the first commercial operations may begin - with or without ISA's approval, if the U.S. decides to move unilaterally.
CPG Click Oil and Gas
Deep-sea mining could produce volumes of nickel and cobalt equivalent to the entire projected U.S. demand in 2040 - which explains why Washington is willing to risk conflict with ISA to move forward.
CPG Click Oil and Gas
There is an expectation that both countries will sign an agreement to cooperate on deep-sea mining for rare earths, especially off Japan's Minamitorishima island.
Japan Forward
The convergence of critical minerals demand, AI automation, and geopolitical pressures has created unprecedented opportunities for Australian mining companies.
LinkedIn
The mining industry in 2026 is poised for significant disruption through technological advancements, innovative methodologies, and a strong focus on sustainability.
BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
Last updated: 22 May 2026
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