Critical Minerals Demand Drives a New Era for Mining

Critical Minerals Demand Reshapes the Global Mining Industry in 2026

The global mining industry has reached a turning point. Rising demand for critical minerals has placed mining at the centre of modern economic growth. The BDO Annual Mining Report 2026 outlines three major forces reshaping the sector. These include decarbonisation, transport electrification and the rapid growth of AI data centres. Governments and industries are accelerating […]

BHP Boosts Iron Ore Output at WAIO with Haul Truck Upgrade

BHP Increases Iron Ore Production at WAIO with Haul Truck Upgrade

BHP has lifted productivity across its Western Australian Iron Ore operations after resolving a key mechanical constraint in its haulage fleet. The improvement has unlocked tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue at WAIO. The company now transports an additional 1.52 million tonnes of iron ore each year. That equates to around 127,000 extra […]

Global Mergers and Acquisitions Surge in 2025

Global mergers and acquisitions rose 40 per cent in 2025, reaching $US4.9 trillion.

Global mergers and acquisitions rebounded strongly in 2025, creating new opportunities for the Australian mining industry. Bain & Company’s Global M&A Report 2026 shows that confidence has returned to global dealmaking markets. Global deal value increased 40 per cent year-on-year to reach $US4.9 trillion. Strategic M&A activity rose 42 per cent over the same period. […]