November 2025

The November/December issue of Global Mining Review is out now, featuring a cover from Cummins and an array of articles spotlighting the current state of the mining industry and its future. Covering topics including Digitalisation & Automation, Slurry & Tailings Management, Asset Management, and Drilling, this edition delves into the best ways to optimise mining processes. With contributions from industry leaders such as Sandvik, Orica, Komatsu, General Kinematics, Weir, and more, this issue offers all of the latest insights and developments mining professionals need to know about.

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

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Industry News

South Africa’s Coal Crossroads
Sushmita Vazirani, Wood Mackenzie, examines how South Africa is navigating the twilight of thermal exports.

Maximising Engine Life For Mining Operations
Sean Lynas, Power Systems Industrial Markets Director, Cummins, UK, reviews the importance of long-term partnership and smart optimisation for extending the operational life of engines.

Enabling Interoperability In Rotary Drilling
Anu Niittynen, Sandvick Mining, USA, details the role of the iLink Data Interface in modern mining systems.

Forging A New Era In Gold Smelting
Qu Shengli, President, Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd., China, considers the century-long dilemma of gold smelting and outlines how a leading Chinese smelter has remained dedicated to technological innovation in the sector.

From Theory To Throughput: Transforming Mine-To-Mill Optimisation
Eden Paki, Orica Digital Solutions, Australia, discusses how digital platforms, such as the Integrated Extraction Simulator, are bringing about measurable gains in recovery, productivity, and sustainability.

Transforming Mining Through Software-Defined Intelligence
Mike Rikkola, Vice President, Software Defined Vehicle and Autonomy Platforms, Komatsu, USA, explains the importance of collaborations with Silicon Valley for mining companies and the industry in general.

Connectivity: The Key To Modern Mining
Osama Oulabi, General Manager – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Middle East at Speedcast, addresses the increasing importance of AI and automation across MENA mining projects.

Mining’s New Playbook
Ben Lawrence, Gecko Robotics, USA, evaluates the optimisation of infrastructure health in mining, and considers the importance of speed, smarter CAPEX, and identifying the root cause when tackling issues.

Mining’s Hidden Advantage: The Untapped Power Of Data-Driven Services
Hernan Muniz, Weir, Australia, explores how the mining industry can effectively combine new technology and data insights with domain expertise to maximise the potential of mining solutions.

Blast The Blockages And Buildups
Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, USA, highlights the importance of understanding material flow in silos and hoppers, and how blockages and buildups can be prevented.

Reaching New Depths With XRF
Ling Schneider, Product Manager, XRF, Thermo Fisher Scientific, outlines how XRF technology is driving precision and efficiency in mining.

Pumping Up Profits
Kelly Baker, Xylem Dewatering Solutions, USA, describes how designing the right slurry pump system is key for mining success.

Safety First: The Evolution Of Robotics In Mining
Alessandro Gerotto, Alberto Feletto, Daniel Devo, and Edoardo Marangoni, Gerotto, Italy, report on how the use of robotic machinery is enhancing safety for operators in the mining industry.

November 2025

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