Nokia has launched its Cognitive Operations (CO) platform, combining mission-critical private wireless networks with accelerated edge computing and operational AI to support field operations where downtime is unacceptable, including large, distributed mine sites. CO ingests data from site communications infrastructure and connected assets to build real-time “site and asset intelligence”, supporting use cases such as maintaining always-on pit-to-plant connectivity and coordinating emergency response vehicles. For mining engineers, the platform signals tighter integration of OT networks, edge analytics and AI-driven decision support directly at the mine edge rather than in remote data centres.

Komatsu has opened a new full-service parts distribution centre in St. Albert, near Edmonton, to support its Canadian mining fleet with faster access to critical components. The facility is designed to expand parts availability and shorten distribution lead times for dealers, improving turnaround on major items such as truck and shovel components and planned maintenance kits. For mine operators running large Komatsu haul trucks and loading equipment in remote Alberta and northern sites, the move should reduce downtime risk linked to long-distance parts logistics.

Maritana Minerals has lifted the Burbanks gold project mineral resource to 13.7 million tonnes at 1.7g/t for 755,000oz, adding 290,000oz and taking its total company mineral resource inventory above 2Moz. The Western Australian project’s previous estimate was 6.1Mt at 2.4g/t, so tonnage has more than doubled while grade has fallen, implying a larger, lower‑grade envelope. For mine planning and geotechnical teams, this shift points to potentially expanded pit shells or underground footprints, altered stripping ratios, and revised economic cut-off assumptions.