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Large-scale copper mining operation representing global consolidation and critical mineral demand in 2026.

Mining M&A enters 2026 with its strongest momentum in years

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Acquisition, Mining, mining industry 7 min read

Mining dealmaking is accelerating as copper, lithium and rare earth assets become increasingly tied to industrial... Read more

Mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo surrounded by security personnel and industrial infrastructure tied to critical mineral extraction.

Congo is using a paramilitary force to secure critical mineral supply chains

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Congo, Critical Minerals, Mining, Security, US 7 min read

The Democratic Republic of Congo is creating a specialized mining force as competition intensifies over cobalt,... Read more

Drilling operations underway at Cascadia Minerals’ Carmacks copper-gold project in Yukon during the 2026 exploration campaign.

Cascadia ramps up biggest Carmacks drill campaign in 19 years

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Canada, Copper, Drilling, gold mining, Mining, mining Project 6 min read

Cascadia Minerals has launched its largest drill campaign at the Carmacks copper-gold project since 2007, aiming... Read more

Large open-pit mining site with terraced excavation levels, haul trucks and drilling equipment operating in a dusty, overcast environment

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8 underground mining innovations reshaping the industry

22 April 202622 April 2026 Erin Flock Minerals, Mining, Technology 8 min read

Underground mining is entering a period of accelerated transformation, driven by the need for greater safety,... Read more

Industrial facility concept for processing polymetallic nodules into battery metals

Glomar Minerals and Cobalt Blue plan US deep sea processing plant

2 April 20262 April 2026 Molly Gilmore Deep Sea Mining, Sea Mineral Resource, US 6 min read

The global race for critical minerals has focused on extraction for years. A quieter constraint has... Read more