IM (International Mining)

​The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday, July 2 2026, announcing this year’s theme: ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal.’ The seventh staging of the event, powered by LEEA, its members and supporting industry stakeholders, will culminate in publication of a guidance document that procurement professionals can use to source lifting equipment.

From pilot to proof: Cummins delivers hybrid decarbonisation that works under real conditions Global pressure on mining’s carbon footprint has never been higher, despite the backdrop of innovation fatigue. New energy technologies often arrive with bold claims, and too often end in disappointment. Regulators, companies and communities are demanding a practical path to decarbonisation, and the mining industry needs solutions that work at scale, in real mines, under real conditions.

Regal Rexnord is a global leader in highly engineered power transmission, motion control and automation technologies. With a broad portfolio of trusted brands and 125+ years of expertise, the company develops solutions that power, transmit and control motion in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Among the industries it serves, mining is one where robust engineering, system reliability and operational safety are most critical. Mining operations place extraordinary demands on equipment.

Cementation Africa says it is leveraging its decades of experience in shaft sinking and underground mining at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia – paving the way to extend the life of the Nkana mine at Kitwe and to improve its mining efficiencies.

In the Spotlight Feature Article for March 2026, IM looks across the flowsheet to find the latest and greatest innovations in the mineral processing space, with a focus on bringing down the emissions associated with comminution and crushing.

Set a new standard for clean air with BreatheSafe BreatheSafe delivers clean, pressurised air inside the cabin, even in extreme dust environments – protecting operators from harmful exposure and lung diseases while simultaneously reducing maintenance costs. The engineering of the operator’s cabin is undergoing a significant shift. The cabin is now treated as a controlled environment where air quality and pressure must be maintained to prevent the ingress of dust particulates.

The foundation of Cummins Mining is the embodiment of “great things come from humble beginnings”. It started with an entirely homegrown design: the 1926 four-cylinder, diesel-powered Model F engine, used to power the first rope shovel excavator for Northwest Engineering. The only known model in the world – with a serial number just four numbers long – currently sits in the Cummins Heritage Center, a living archive in Columbus, Indiana. The Model F was a tough but effective teacher.

Thermo Fisher Scientific stands at the forefront of scientific innovation, providing comprehensive analytical instruments, software and integrated solutions that help industries solve their most challenging problems.

Mapping biodiversity: Mitigating risk and strengthening operational resilience As biodiversity and nature-related risk becomes recognised as a defining factor in business supply chain resilience, regulatory compliance and investor confidence, the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) is helping mining companies proactively manage these risks. Proactive biodiversity awareness and management make good business sense. At the same time, knowing where to obtain trusted data can be difficult.

Integrating sustainability into exploration decision making The mining industry faces growing pressure from regulators, investors, downstream supply chains and host communities to meet sustainability requirements – expectations that extend to their trusted consultants. During the exploration phase, early understanding of sustainability considerations enables risk-based decisions that benefits exploration planning, enhances financing opportunities and supports long-term project development.