【SMM Flash News】K2 Gold Completes 2026 Drilling Program at Si2 Gold Project in Nevada

Deepvein Mining has unveiled DeepSight Exploration, an integrated hardware-software system utilizing drone swarms and quadruped robots for end-to-end mineral exploration. Validated at a copper project in Namibia, the platform combines autonomous mapping, sampling, and geological intelligence to pinpoint high-potential targets. This robotics-first approach aims to reduce exploration cycles by 30 to 50 percent and lower costs by approximately 40 percent while significantly improving field safety in complex environments.

Rio Tinto has officially ended production at its Diavik diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories after 23 years of operations, yielding over 150 million carats. While active mining has ceased at the sub-Arctic site, the company will continue to process and sell the remaining rough diamond inventory through 2026 and beyond. Extensive site rehabilitation activities, conducted in collaboration with Indigenous partners, are scheduled to run until 2029.

Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia clarified that the pricing of non-subsidized fuels, such as high-octane RON 95 and 98 used by industries and upper-income groups, fluctuates according to global market trends as outlined in the 2022 ESDM regulations. Addressing rumors of a 10% price increase for non-subsidized fuels starting April 1, 2026, Bahlil emphasized that these adjustments follow market mechanisms and do not burden state finances or require official public announcements. Meanwhile, he assured that any decisions regarding subsidized fuels remain under the direct authority of President Prabowo Subianto, who continues to prioritize public purchasing power and social conditions.