Fun fact: our article on trends for 2025 was the most-read post in the history of our blog. Apparently, no one likes to navigate blindly (and we all love a good spoiler about what's to come). So, by popular demand, we're doubling down.

If you work in mining, you know that 2026 isn't just another year of "doing the same thing, but a little faster." The industry is definitely moving from a period of stabilization to an era of intelligent execution.

We analyze the most dense reports in the industry (those from McKinsey, Deloitte, and EY that you can't be bothered to read on a Friday) and filter out the noise to leave you with only the signal.

Here are the real trends that will set the tone in Supply Chain and Asset Management. No unnecessary technicalities.

At more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where decisions weigh as much as trucks, and the margin for error shrinks along with oxygen, Caserones has decided to bet on the future. Lundin Mining has made official the launching of Aisoncore at its acquired site in 2023. The platform, which has been operating successfully at Candelaria for almost two years, thus makes a leap in scale, complexity and confidence.

But this story does not start on the mountain. It starts with a relationship built by hand, repair after repair.

One of the industries that has undergone the most transformations in recent years is mining. These changes, both strategic (mergers, discoveries, explorations) and internal (processes and technological innovation), have given rise to "mining 4.0", where all areas are connected and have a significant impact.

At Aisoncore, we have observed that Maintenance and Supply Chain have become key players in this transformation, either with strategies that drive operational efficiency and promote the circular economy. To discuss this and to know what will mark this 2025 we wanted to talk to one of our clients, Patricio Valencia who is Assistant Manager of Purchasing and Materials Engineering at Lunding Mining Chile.

In the mining industry, it is common for suppliers to provide estimated delivery dates when generating the purchase order (PO) that later turn out to be unrealistic. Often, the committed date in ERP systems (e.g. SAP) does not reflect the actual start of work, but only a theoretical commitment from the supplier. The result: promised dates remain "in the past" long before actual delivery occurs, leaving purchase orders with expired deadlines in the system.

Within the mining industry, which today plays a fundamental role in the global economy, maintenance is a critical function that ensures operational continuity and equipment efficiency. Supply chain transparency, an increasingly important concept in various industries, is also gaining relevance in this area, especially with regard to the sourcing of spare parts and the selection of maintenance service providers.

The adoption of transparent practices, greatly facilitated by technological advances, is becoming a key factor in building stakeholder trust, ensuring ethical practices, and fostering sustainable development within the mining industry. But what is it all about, and how do we see it reflected in practice? Read on to learn more.

The mining industry is constantly evolving, driven by the need for greater efficiency, sustainability, and responsibility. "Mining 4.0" has arrived, transforming operations and supply chain management through technological innovation and interconnectedness.

This article focuses on the top 10 supply chain trends for 2025, as identified by ASCM and our experience. It examines how these trends are impacting and will be adopted by the mining industry to drive efficiency, sustainability, and growth. We'll also explore how these trends are being applied to optimize operations and gain a competitive advantage.

The mining industry is, by nature, capital-intensive, where the costs associated with maintaining critical equipment and components can represent a significant proportion of operating expenses. However, as technologies advance, mining companies are discovering new ways to optimize their budgets and reduce unforeseen costs. One area that has shown great potential is the traceability of repairable components .