Jianlong Group and battery giant CATL have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ningde, Fujian, to electrify key stages of the steel industry value chain, including green smart mines and on-site logistics. The partnership covers deployment of new energy systems in steel production, mine haulage and plant logistics electrification, and development of zero‑carbon industrial parks. For mine operators and plant engineers, this signals increased demand for battery‑powered mobile equipment, high‑capacity charging infrastructure, and integrated energy‑storage solutions across Chinese steel and mining assets.

The 2026 Women in Industry Awards has released its finalists list, recognising women leading operational, technical and executive roles across mining, manufacturing, transport, engineering and waste management. Finalists span disciplines from mine planning and drill-and-blast optimisation to process plant management and ESG-led project delivery, with strong representation from major Australian miners and METS companies. The awards, run by Prime Creative Media, signal continued industry backing for structured mentoring, leadership pathways and retention of female professionals in site-based and heavy industrial roles.

Improving safety across Australia’s mining sites focuses on cutting persistent fatality and injury risks despite a 65 per cent drop in deaths between 2003 and 2015. The piece points to haul truck collisions, fall-of-ground incidents in underground stopes, and maintenance work around conveyors and crushers as continuing high-consequence hazards. Emphasis is placed on controls such as proximity detection on large mobile plant, remote or autonomous operation in high-risk zones, and stronger critical control management tied to real-time monitoring of leading indicators.