Predictive maintenance set to be ‘investment priority’ for mining industry

By James Murray

26 Jan 21

GlobalData expects the drive to improve productivity and reduce downtime will lead to further investment by mining companies…

MiningMining EquipmentTechnology and Equipment

Mining industry expected to speed up IoT investment over next three years

By James Murray

21 Jan 21

Satellite communications firm Inmarsat believes the level of planned spend on IoT marks it out as a “critical…

MiningTechnology and EquipmentTechnology

Less than 10% of Australian miners state Aboriginal engagement position, study finds

By James Murray

02 Dec 20

The analysis comes on the back of the high-profile event involving Rio Tinto earlier this year, where the…

MiningSafety

Jewellery brands urged to fight human rights abuses in mining supply chains

By James Murray

25 Nov 20

A report by Human Rights Watch highlights that most jewellers cannot assure consumers that their jewellery is “untainted…

MiningTransportation & LogisticsSupply Chain & Logistics Technology

Volkswagen to support sustainable artisanal cobalt mining in the Congo

By Andrew Fawthrop

20 Nov 20

The German automotive manufacturer joins Google, BMW, Samsung and BASF in the 'Cobalt for Development' initiative, as it…

MiningSafetyIndustrial Minerals

Hudbay reports production interruption at its 777 mine

By NS Energy Staff Writer

12 Oct 20

The temporary suspension is due to an incident that occurred on October 9th during routine maintenance of the hoist…

MiningOther Commodities

Mining operations in the Amazon threatens 20% of Indigenous lands, study finds

By James Murray

08 Oct 20

The analysis by the World Resources Institute claims that mining now threatens hundreds of Indigenous communities and is…

MiningSafetyRare Earth Metals

Russian environment watchdog takes legal action over Nornickel’s $2bn diesel-spill payout

By Andrew Fawthrop

11 Sep 20

The Rosprirodnadzor environment authority is seeking almost $2bn from Norilsk Nickel for damage caused by a huge fuel…

MiningNickelSafety

Fair Cobalt Alliance launches to improve Congo mining conditions

By James Murray

24 Aug 20

The alliance and its members, which include multinational mining firm Glencore, aim to positively transform artisanal or small-scale…

Features & AnalysisMiningOther Commodities

New global tailings management standard launched to improve mining safety

By James Murray

06 Aug 20

A review into a new global tailings standard was first launched in March 2019 following the tragic tailings…

Features & AnalysisMiningSafety