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Take advantage of relevant technical sessions and endless networking opportunities at the 2026 SME Minnesota Conference this April in Duluth, MN.

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Grab a copy of exciting new works covering The Art and Science of the Flowsheet, Modeling and Simulation of Mineral Processing Systems, and more!

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Enrollment for the SME Mentoring Program is open through March 23, 2026. Make a difference and connect with the people driving the industry.

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Highlighting cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and the transformative impact of innovation on mining operations.

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March 16, 2026

United States Forest Service and Resolution Copper...

The U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper, a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto and BHP that represents one...

March 16, 2026

Energy Department Announces $500 Million to Strengthen...

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) today...

March 13, 2026

Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 43...

Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the mining...

March 13, 2026

Chile, US eye collaboration on rare earths and other...

Chile and the U.S. have signed a joint statement to begin discussions on rare earths and other types of...

March 12, 2026

Glencore raises hope of reviving Rio Tinto deal as coal...

Glencore CEO Gary Nagle is hoping a recent surge in coal prices will help bring Rio Tinto back to the table...

March 12, 2026

China widens BHP iron ore ban amid contract talks,...

China has widened a ban on BHP iron ore for the second time in two weeks, escalating a months-long contract...

March 12, 2026

Peru approves environmental study for $3.4 billion...

Peru on Wednesday approved an environmental study for Buenaventura, one of Peru’s largest mining firms, to...

March 10, 2026

Florence Copper produces first copper cathode...

Florence Copper announced the successful harvest of its first copper cathode in Florence, AZ, marking the...

March 10, 2026

Australia’s Lynas revamps deal to supply rare earths to...

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths has revamped its supply agreement with Japan Australia Rare Earths, securing a...

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