Contents
Issue 162 • October 2026
In Depth
Iron ore bucks Hormuz disruption as supply disputes shift to China
Europe’s tungsten revival faces a race against China
Underground automation’s next era will keep people at the centre
Coal’s 2026 shock came from outside the coal market
Q&A: Can sensor-based sorting make pebble recirculation more selective?
Mining’s separation debate is asking the wrong questions

