Issue 157 • January 2026Transitioning into 2026Trade tensions, trends and technologies defining the mining industryBriefingBarrick Mining regains operational control of Loulo‑Gounkoto mine in MaliFeatureCritical minerals at COP30: the hot topic that didn’t get a mentionFeatureThe race is on for Africa’s critical mineralsInterviewHow mining Mars can improve mineral exploration on EarthIn association with12/22/2025 15:20:02