April 2026

Check out the April 2026 issue of Global Mining Review! This month’s edition features technical content across a range of topics, including: Electrification, Safety, Sorting, Flotation, Pumps, Automation, AI, and much more. Don’t miss out on insights from industry leaders such as Aramine, Glencore Technology, Weir, FLS, TOMRA, and more. A big thank you to ABB for this month’s cover and an interesting article advocating for a measured approach to innovation in mining in partnership with industry. And take a deep dive into the current state of uranium mining with ION Commodities.

This month's front cover is brought to you by ABB.

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Uranium In 2026: A Test Of Strategy And Resilience
Luc Lachance and Lance Fogtman, ION Commodities, consider the state of the uranium market in 2026, detailing the supply and demand factors in play and the implications for the mining industry and beyond.

Step By Step Innovation
Björn Jonsson, ABB Process Industries, Sweden, advocates for a measured approach to innovation in mining in partnership with industry.

A Considered Approach To Operational Electrification
Franklin Torrez, Underground Equipment Product Manager, Aramine, France, evaluates the benefits of electrification and battery-powered production fleets in underground mining.

Conveyor Transfer Point Wear Liners In Cobalt And Nickel Mines
Daniel Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, addresses the benefits of external wear linings for safety, efficiency, and reduced costs in mining operations.

Beyond Ore Upgrading
Gavin Rech, TOMRA Mining, Australia, describes how sensor-based sorting delivers environmental and economic wins.

Fitting Into The Future
Ben Thistlethwaite, Glencore Technology, Australia, details how the Jameson Cell is helping the New Afton Mine adapt to change.

Partnering In Pumping Success
Elias Aho, Director, Pump Asset Optimisation, Weir, USA, highlights how taking a collaborative approach to pump technology can optimise mining operations.

Engineered For Grit
Nathan Thornock, FLS, USA, outlines how one of the mining industry's leading pumps delivers reliable performance in wastewater applications.

Electrification Of Dewatering Pumps
Chris O'Brien, Global Product Manager, Sykes, Australia, investigates how electric dewatering pumps can help the industry facilitate alignment with mining sustainability objectives.

Near-Edge Pre-Warning For Dozing Operations
Nathan Boonman, Wabtec Digital Mine, Australia, discusses the dangers of edge-related incidents in dozing operations and details the development of Wabtec’s AI Computer Vision Solution (EDGEYE) to combat these hazards.

Adaptive Mining Systems
Previn Pillay, Yokogawa, emphasises the importance of coordinating capital, carbon, and productivity across the value chain.

From Repetition To Reusability
Keith McNab, Emerson, USA, explains how – by reducing engineering effort, improving consistency, and embedding best practices into reusable classes and libraries – PLC programming productivity tools help mining organisations meet today’s challenges while laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s autonomous operations.

Bridging The Gap
RCT – powered by Epiroc explores how automation and AI are orchestrating the digital mine, helping to power optimisation and safety in mining operations.

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