May 2026

The May issue of Global Mining Review is out now! A big thank you to Orica Digital Solutions for an excellent front cover and cover story (page 10). Make sure to check out more of this month’s Drilling & Blasting content from Orica, REI, Dyno Nobel, and Getman. This issue also highlights topics such as Technology Innovation, Automation, Sustainability, Tailings Management, Health & Safety, and Data & Connectivity. Industry leaders – including Weir, Hitachi, Maestro Digital Mine, Astec Industries, Normet, and more – contribute their insights.

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

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Industry News

Achieving Stronger Blast Performance
Sophie Clayton, Orica Digital Solutions, emphasises the importance of data-rich insights and connected digital workflows for maximising the potential of drill and blast operations.

Collaboration De-Risks Mining Innovation
Dr. Jeremy Hanhiniemi and Adam Kilcullen, Weir, Australia, detail how scalable development pathways and close partnerships are helping miners de-risk projects and implement robust processing solutions.

The Unsung Hero Of Efficient Rock Flow
Normet Xrock, Finland, makes the case that secondary breaking is the hidden champion keeping rocks moving and operations running safely.

Architecting A Sustainable, Autonomous Future For Mining
Mike Whitelock, Director of Mining, Hitachi Construction Machinery, USA, contemplates strategies for achieving more sustainable mining.

Precision Delivered At The Bench
Keiran Knowles, Orica, Australia, poses that large surface mines are no longer constrained by explosive energy – they are constrained by how precisely they can control it.

High Value Directional Drilling And Geosensing Applications in Mining
Daniel Brunner, Alex Greenblatt, Benjamin Shriver, and Benjamin Lyddall, REI Drilling Inc., USA, explore the role of geosensing technology in optimising directional drilling.

Portable Plants And Robust Technology
Margot Elliot and Jen Ence, Dyno Nobel, USA, explain how Portable Modular Emulsion Plants are enabling remote mines to overcome challenges in mining operations.

Maximising Tailings Pond Remediation
Steve Sewerniuk, Global Market Vertical Director – Mining, Astec Industries, outlines how integrating decanter centrifuges into tailings pond operations can reduce environmental impact while improving water recovery and solids management.

Safety In Design With Mining Conveyors
Tyler Calvert, Regal Rexnord, USA, underlines the importance of prioritising conveyor safety in mining, and explores considerations for uphill and downhill operations.

The Next Frontier In Underground Mining Safety
Lindsay Moorhouse, Maestro Digital Mine, Canada, discusses the shift from environmental monitoring to environmental intelligence in mining operations.

Connectivity As The Foundation For Smarter And Safer Mining
Jaakko Kuukka, Boldyn Networks, investigates how connectivity solutions are increasing predictability in one of the most complex industrial environments.

Engineering Precision Into Underground Explosives Charging Systems
AJ Householder, Getman, USA, considers the importance of purpose-built explosives charging equipment for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and workforce safety in underground blasting operations.

Mining Is Big, So Is Its Data
Carl Pollard, Mine Vision Systems, USA, highlights the value of the mining industry collecting, analysing, and using data as a strategic asset.

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