ICMM has released a Global Mining & Metals Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dataset and insights report showing that extraction of minerals critical for renewable energy technologies and sustainable development contributes a relatively small share of global GHG emissions. The dataset aggregates Scope 1 and 2 emissions from mining and metals operations worldwide and distinguishes them from downstream processing and end-use sectors such as power generation and transport. ICMM positions the tool to support more accurate value-chain accounting, scenario analysis and decarbonisation planning for commodities like copper, nickel, lithium and rare earths.

Epiroc has signed its first ground support partnership in Oceania and Indonesia with DYWIDAG Australia, giving it wider distribution for products such as rock bolts, mesh and dynamic ground support systems in hard‑rock underground mines. The agreement targets high-stress, deep mining environments in Australia and Indonesia, where squeezing ground, seismicity and corrosion demand integrated support packages rather than standalone consumables. For operators, the deal signals broader local availability, shorter lead times and potentially more standardised support designs across multi-mine portfolios in the region.

Huawei’s Mining Business Unit president Andy Wu claims the company is at least six months ahead of rivals in deploying 4G, private LTE and 5G connectivity tailored for mine sites, integrating networks with edge computing and cloud platforms. Solutions discussed include autonomous haulage over dedicated 5G slices, high‑definition video for crusher corridors and stockpile monitoring, and unified OT/IT architectures linking SCADA, fleet management and environmental sensors. For engineers, the message is that robust, low‑latency wireless backbones are becoming a prerequisite for scaling automation and data‑driven optimisation underground and in large open pits.