Register for MINEXCHANGE 2026

Join a dynamic network of industry leaders and innovators at MINEXCHANGE 2026, happening February 22–25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Register for MINEXCHANGE 2026

Join a dynamic network of industry leaders and innovators at MINEXCHANGE 2026, happening February 22–25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Find Forward-Thinking Perspectives at MN 2026

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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Announcing the 2026 SME Media Contest Winners

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

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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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Latest News

February 25, 2026

Newmont to invest $800 million in Argentina’s Cerro Negro...

Gold producer Newmont will invest approximately $800 million in Argentina’s Cerro Negro mine, the country’s...

February 25, 2026

Trump eyes Pentagon AI program for trade block’s minerals...

According to reporting from Reuters, the Trump administration plans to use a Pentagon-created artificial...

February 23, 2026

UTEP appoints George Luxbacher to spearhead relaunch of...

The University of Texas at El Paso has appointed George Luxbacher, Ph.D., to spearhead the relaunch of its...

February 21, 2026

Newmont tops profit estimates, sets $1.4 billion outlay...

Newmont beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit as a record rally lifted gold prices and offset...

February 20, 2026

Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 40...

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

February 19, 2026

US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact...

The U.S. government has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to secure better access to the Central Asian...

February 18, 2026

Rare earths surge above price floor given to MP Materials...

Prices of two key rare earths, crucial for making super-strong magnets used in EVs and defense equipment,...

February 18, 2026

Congo offers tantalum deposit under M23 control to US in...

The Democratic Republic of Congo added the rebel-held Rubaya coltan mine, one of the world’s richest tantalum...

February 18, 2026

Rio Tinto takes majority control of Canada’s Nemaska...

Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it has gained majority control of Canada’s Nemaska Lithium, advancing its push to...

February 16, 2026

McLanahan Corporation Returns to MINEXCHANGE in 2026...

McLanahan Corporation will exhibit at the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo taking place February...

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