Global Scans · Mining · Weekly Summary

• [New] The software automation segment is predicted to lead with a share of approximately 44.6% in 2026, as it has become the core of mining automation due to its ability to connect and control everything in real time. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate in 2026 with a share of nearly 42.9%, as it combines large-scale mining activity with fast adoption of automation. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Mining lithium from the earth has proven to be very taxing from an energy and environmental standpoint, so pulling lithium directly from saltwater could be a very important future route. Futurity
• [New] Brazil increasingly emerged as a strategically important lithium Jurisdiction because of geological potential, infrastructure access, Mining friendliness, and growing global investor attention toward diversified critical-mineral Supply chains outside traditional jurisdictions. Kalkine
• [New] Saudi Arabia's major investment opportunities have become a strong attraction for leading Russian mining companies.
• [New] Streamlining permitting and reducing red tape will unlock significant returns for investors in Peru's mining sector. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] Streamlining regulations is seen as essential to unlock Peru's full mining potential and meet growing global demand, especially for copper. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] The World Bank Group's metals and minerals strategy confirms that lending for mining projects is expected to rise sharply from approximately $3 billion during FY21 - 25 to an estimated $17 billion in FY26 - 30, a continuing trend from the previous reporting period. OriginBrief
• [New] China currently accounts for approximately 60% of global REE mining and 90% of processing capacity, creating significant geopolitical and economic vulnerabilities. SpringerLink
• The mining sector will need to hire between 100000 and 220000 employees by 2033 to replace retirees and fill new positions to meet baseline production targets. IEA
• Autonomous systems could reduce mining haulage costs by up to 15-20%, driven by improved utilization rates and reduced accident-related downtime. Persistence Market Research
• Extreme droughts in East and Southeast Asia have limited purified water availability for semiconductor fabrication and copper ore processing in key South American mining regions, exposing vulnerabilities throughout high-tech supply chains. GOV.UK
• The higher 2026-2027 coking coal assumptions reflect higher year-to-date prices and reduced supply due to disruptions in Australia and a mining accident in China, while demand from steelmakers remains robust. petromindo
• Any meaningful contribution to economic development will need the US and Congolese governments to address persistent patterns of corruption and human rights abuses in the mining sector. Human Rights Watch
• For Canada's defence frameworks, northern sovereignty, and underground mining corridors, absolute reliance on GPS is an existential vulnerability. GoGeomatics
• Australia's mining industry provides deep subsurface know-how, advanced geoscience expertise, and strong engineering and technical capacity, which could help create jobs and ease the transition for workers leaving fossil fuel industries. Yahoo News
• Supply Chain Ethics: As consumer activism grows, Samsung could be targeted by campaigns on issues like planned obsolescence, labour rights at suppliers, or rare-earth mining ethics. Risk Intelligence Service
• Chilean mining will face an important challenge in 2026: remaining competitive in an environment where costs and productivity will be under significant pressure. LinkedIn
• Indigenous workers make up approximately 10 to 12% of Canada's mining workforce - nearly three times their representation across other industries - increasing their exposure to occupational illnesses and environmental hazards such as black lung disease. Policy Options
• Uranium mining is a dirty, expensive process, and mine closures, mostly due to resource depletion, are expected to lead to fuel shortfalls by 2035. Resilience

Last updated: 26 June 2026