During the first seven months of 2026, there were approximately 150 underground “Fall of Roof or Back” accidents reported to MSHA, including one fatality.

Nearly every company that’s trying to deploy artificial intelligence runs into the same problem: it’s hard to integrate the tech into everyday operations.

On May 19, 2026, an assistant shift foreman died after a large section of rib fell and struck him. Two contractors were also injured in the accident.

From automation and digitalisation to energy efficiency, sustainability and advanced engineering, organisations are seeking solutions that deliver measurable business value while supporting long-term growth.

Since October 2025, the miners of the Severny Kuzbass company have not been paid more than 500 million rubles. The region’s coal industry is experiencing a crisis.

Russia’s natural resource base grew to 273.2 billion tonnes of coal in 2026, rising by 825.6 million tonnes from the year before and cementing the country’s position as the world’s fifth-largest holder of the fuel.