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CAT underground mining equipment operating in a mine with a loader transferring material.

Texas Aggregate Mining Equipment Buyers Guide: Sourcing Loaders, Trucks, and Crushers as Production Hits Record Levels in 2026

30 September 202630 September 2026 Molly Gilmore Aggregates, quarrying industry, Texas 10 min read

As Texas aggregate production continues to grow, operators need loaders, haul trucks and crushers matched to... Read more

Mining technology testing site supported by US Department of Energy funding

DOE puts $73 million behind real-world mining technology tests

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Energy, Mining, Technology, US 6 min read

The US Department of Energy has selected four projects for $73 million in funding to establish... Read more

Copper used in industrial manufacturing as record prices raise concerns over future supply

Record copper prices expose a growing supply chain risk

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Business, Copper, Manufacturing, Supply Chains 8 min read

Copper prices have reached record levels as weaker mine output and US tariff concerns tighten the... Read more

Nickel mining in Brazil as Europe reviews the strategic importance of mineral supply

Brazilian nickel deal tests Europe’s minerals strategy

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Brazil, Critical Minerals, EU, Minerals, Mining 8 min read

MMG's proposed acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel assets is testing how Europe balances mineral security,... Read more

Critical minerals processing in Kenya as the US supports development of the country's mining sector

US backs Kenya’s push to process critical minerals locally

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Critical Minerals, East Africa, Supply Chains, US 6 min read

The US has offered to support Kenya's plans to expand domestic critical minerals processing. The move... Read more

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