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12 CONEXPO PREVIEW Mobile equipment, autonomy, mineral processing, surveying, blasting and more. Dan Gleeson provides a sample of what to see, come March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON / AGG, in Las Vegas
30 CONVEYING Paul Moore gives a detailed update on the mine conveying and materials handling market – from industry consolidation to the latest projects and technology
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58 MINING SOFTWARE As more software solutions receive the AI treatment, the need for connectivity, context and integration increases, Dan Gleeson warns
72 SAMPLING, ANALYSIS & LAB ASSAY From drill core to assay, the application of innovation in the sampling, analysis and laboratory assay parts of the exploration process will ultimately require an integrated mindset, says Dan Gleeson
80 REBUILDS Rebuilding equipment has become an art as mining companies look to get even more hours and value from existing assets. Paul Moore reports
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88 EXPLORATION The pressure on mining groups is across the board from Tier 1s to juniors, to find and prove up new metallic deposits to meet projected demand. And AI is part of the solution – Paul Moore reports www. im-mining. com FEBRUARY 2026
COVER: Dyno Nobel
Navus is Dyno Nobel’ s new handheld electronic blasting system, delivering the safety, precision and reliability of electronic initiation anywhere on site. Designed for surface and underground applications, Navus helps operations transition from traditional electric or non-electric detonators without the need for large, centralised systems. Compact and lightweight, it performs full electronic safety checks, uses encrypted blast authorisation and allows firing from a safe distance. Built for localised and secondary blasting, Navus gives operators greater control, faster setup and the confidence to blast safely and efficiently wherever the job demands. Learn more at www. dynonobel. com / navus
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