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Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 68
Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the…
Industry News
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Caterpillar and FieldAI advance AI-powered industrial innovation
As industries face growing labor shortages and increasing productivity demands, Caterpillar Inc. is collaborating with…
Rare Earths
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Lynas Rare Earths says it was in takeover talks earlier this year
Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths, the world’s largest producer of rare earths outside China, was in…
Industry News
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BHP’s top Chinese iron ore deals negotiator Udd to step down, internal memo shows
BHP’s Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd will step down at the end of January to…
Industry News
5 days ago
South32 Hermosa Completes FAST-41 Permitting Process, Enabling Development to Begin on Federal Forest Service Land
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) signed South32 Hermosa’s Final Mine Plan of Operation (MPO) during…
Industry News
6 days ago
Chile’s Codelco posts stronger profit on copper rally as mine disruptions drag on output
Chilean state miner Codelco on Friday reported sharply stronger first-half earnings as higher copper prices…
Industry News
7 days ago
DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces $117 Million to Strengthen America’s Industrial Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) today…
Industry News
1 week ago
OSMRE Issues No Name Area Mine Permit, Largest Coal Authorization
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced the approval of a permit for…


























SME’s MINEXCHANGE 2026 was a big success with more than 7,450 attendees participating in technical sessions, social and special events, committee meetings, the exhibition hall and catching up with colleagues and friends. The attendance set a record for Salt Lake City and even topped the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Denver. The atmosphere was one of excitement and optimism for the mining industry.


