Global Scans · Mining · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, 70% of new mining equipment is projected to incorporate circularity strategies for reduced environmental impact. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, African diamond mining is projected to affect over 1.2 million hectares of land and forest ecosystems. Farmonaut
• [New] Top US lithium-ion battery firms expect a 35% production increase, fueling electrification in agriculture and mining by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, automated surface mining equipment is projected to increase mineral extraction efficiency by up to 30%. Farmonaut
• [New] In the US, over 90% of financial institutions were exposed to illegal mining risk. Business Insider
• [New] The expanding PGM recycling sector offers a significant opportunity for companies seeking to reduce reliance on primary mining while addressing rising global demand sustainably. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2026, over 60% of mining accidents are expected to be prevented or mitigated by AI-enabled incident response, condition monitoring, and automated reporting, delivering safer workplaces and robust ESG credentials. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, AI-driven mining operations are projected to increase productivity by up to 25% for key stakeholders. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, lithium mining could consume up to 500,000 liters of water per ton extracted, impacting local agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, over 70% of mining firms are projected to adopt aftermarket mining software for compliance and asset tracking. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, autonomous haulage systems could reduce mining truck accidents by up to 50% globally. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, drone usage in mining and agriculture is projected to increase by over 40% globally. Farmonaut
• [New] The decade from 2025 to 2035 will determine whether asteroid mining becomes reality or remains a promise. OnOff.gr
• Key Insight: Integrated technology and data-driven innovation are no longer luxuries - they are essential to proactively manage risk and maintain competitive advantage across agriculture, mining, and infrastructure by 2026. Farmonaut
• By 2026, seven major green hydrogen technologies are projected to cut mining sector emissions by up to 30%. Farmonaut
• By 2026, over 1,200 autonomous mining trucks are expected to operate globally, revolutionizing mining productivity. Farmonaut
• By 2026, over 60% of global mining sites are projected to deploy drones for aerial data collection. Farmonaut
• AI integration in mining could reduce workplace accidents by up to 30% by 2026, transforming industry safety standards. Farmonaut

Last updated: 27 March 2026