April 2026

The March issue of Global Mining Review is here, packed full of the latest mining insights on key topics – ranging from Automation & Digitalisation to Haul Trucks Solutions, Conveyors, and Blasting. It features a cover and lead article from Cummins, along with a special report on mining trends in the Americas by Clareo. Technical article contributors include Caterpillar, Dyno Nobel, Thiess, WipWare, Martin Engineering, Getman, and many more. Also not to be missed is our CONEXPO preview, showcasing some of the companies that are exhibiting in Las Vegas from 3 to 7 March.

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Unearthing The Americas
Wiles Kase, Abhishekh Parmar, and Satish Rao, Clareo, USA, pinpoint three mining trends in the Americas to watch in 2026.

A Century That Shaped Mining
Stephen J Cummins, Senior Mining Director – Distribution Business Unit International, Cummins, highlights key moments in the company’s first 100 years of mining innovation.

Customisation Is Key
Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch, USA, explains how opting for custom-engineered haul truck solutions rather than off-the-shelf products paves the way to a more sustainable hauling operation.

Powering Productivity On Mining Sites
Adam Oppermann, Stellar, USA, details how mechanic and OTR tyre service trucks elevate mining equipment performance.

Scaling Autonomy For Quarries
Will Owen, Editor, Global Mining Review, hosts a conversation with Caterpillar experts regarding the implementation and outcomes of a recent autonomous haulage project.

A New Frontier Of Blasting
Matt Slezak, Dyno Nobel, USA, examines how digital solutions are revolutionising the way operations approach blasting.

The Minds Behind The Machines
Nick Brown, Thiess, Australia, delves into the Olive Downs Complex’s autonomous mining project, and explains how it was ultimately humans who drove the success of the operation.

Injection-Based Ground Control For Mine Water Management
Teresa Bellver-Baca, Ignacio Aguilar-Sánchez, and Miguel Cueto, Sika, discuss injection-based ground control systems and tackle operational challenges in complex hydrogeological conditions.

Optimising Mining Performance
Egemen Akin, ExxonMobil, Türkiye, evaluates the importance of effective lubrication for maintaining operational efficiency in mining.

The Economics Of Clean Oil In Mining Equipment
Max Cundiff, Chevron, USA, breaks down how improving oil cleanliness can extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and lower costs.

The Missing Link In Mine-To-Mill Optimisation
Blessing Taiwo and Andrew Palangio, WipWare Inc, Canada, consider the benefits of harnessing particle size distribution data for mine-to-mill optimisation.

Controlling Dust And Spillage
Dan Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, underlines the importance of well-maintained conveyor belt returns for maximising efficiency and minimising injury across the mining industry.

Complete Drive Solutions For Belt Conveyors
Sebastian Steck, Voith Turbo, Germany, explores how the company’s approach to conveyor design boosts the efficiency and reliability of mining operations.

Elevating Mining Operations
AJ Householder, Getman, USA, investigates the role of elevated work platforms in underground mining – focusing on their design, application, and operational integration.

CONEXPO Preview 2026
Global Mining Review (Booth WL13010, West Hall Lobby) previews some of the companies that will be exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Centre for CONEXPO-CON/AGG, 3 – 7 March 2026.

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