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US, Canada, Australia: Mining In 2026 – An MNI Snapshot

With the launch of Mining Network International (MNI) – the international publication covering the latest news and developments in three of the most consequential mining markets globally – we take a snapshot look at the current state-of-play in the US, Canada and Australia.

14 May 2026

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K92 Advances Pastefill, Tailings Filtration and Ventilation Upgrades at Kainantu

K92 Mining has advanced a major underground infrastructure program at Kainantu in Papua New Guinea, with tailings filter cake production underway, pastefill construction progressing and ventilation capacity lifted by 75%. The works are central to converting the high-grade gold-copper mine into a larger, more flexible multi-front underground operation.

13 May 2026

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NSW Seismic Survey Opens New Critical Minerals Targets Across the Lachlan Fold Belt

New seismic and petrophysical data from the Lachlan Fold Belt has given explorers a deeper technical view of one of Australia’s most prospective copper, gold and critical minerals provinces. The NSW release combines crustal-scale imaging, rock-property datasets and open-access mapping to lower exploration risk across the Macquarie Arc and Cobar Basin.

12 May 2026

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Australian Coal Mining in 2026: Strong Exports, Brownfield Expansions and the End of Greenfield Projects

Australia’s coal sector remains a major force in 2026, underpinned by strong Asian export demand, stable production and a pipeline of brownfield expansion projects across New South Wales and Queensland. While thermal and metallurgical coal continue to generate significant revenue and support regional employment, political, legal and investment pressures are making new greenfield developments increasingly unlikely. With governments backing existing operations but tightening the pathway for future standalone mines, coal producers are being forced to focus on optimisation, community engagement and project resilience. MNI examines the industry’s current strength, its emerging constraints and the expansion projects shaping its next phase.

19 Apr 2026

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