Automation and efficiency software and services for critical-minerals mining companies to cut labor and operating costs.
Mining automation & critical-minerals efficiency
Critical minerals now generate 57% of Brazil’s mining jobs, and miners are partnering on automation like Normet and Codelco while facing cost pressure: McKinsey says productivity has stalled despite automation and AI, Vale says soaring costs put 10% of iron ore in the red, and firms are exploring tailings recovery, opening demand for efficiency software and services.
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The news behind it
- Oct 17, 2026 BNamericas: mining: Critical minerals already generate 57% of jobs in Brazil’s mining sector
- Oct 17, 2026 International Mining: mining: Normet, Codelco partner on El Teniente-focused automation program
- Oct 17, 2026 Mining.com: mining: Vale says soaring costs put 10% of iron ore in the red
- Oct 15, 2026 Google News: mining: Second Life for Mine Waste: Turning Tailings into a Critical Minerals Recovery | Energy & Climate Co
- Oct 15, 2026 Mining Technology: mining: Mining productivity stalls despite advances in automation and AI, says McKinsey
- Oct 15, 2026 Google News: mining: Gold's weakness is a buying opportunity as Jefferies sees $5,000 price in 2027, healthy mining margi
