The speed and precision of mining drones

ByAndrew Barnett

05 Apr 22

Using drones to survey mining sites has the potential to provide greater speed and precision, offering a more…

Mining

The launch of carbon neutral mines

ByIsabel Ellis

29 Mar 22

The mining industry is striving towards carbon neutrality, but finding new ways to its reduce environmental impact is…

MiningAir and Environment

The hidden risks of tailings dams

ByAndrea Valentino

21 Mar 22

Tailings dams are a central part of mining across the world. Yet their inexpensiveness and versatility also come…

Mining

Coaling mines come under fire

ByAndrea Valentino

15 Mar 22

While mining generates fuel, jobs and has long been the backbone of local economies around the UK, it's…

Mining

The future of mining automation

ByNicholas Kenny

08 Mar 22

Sandvik's AutoMine platform benefits La Ronde Zone 5's production and showcases the future of mining automation and digitalisation.…

Mining

Covid-19 pandemic disrupts global uranium production

By NS Energy Staff Writer

28 Sep 21

Uranium miners’ trading updates reveal that they expect more disruption from COVID-19 and are planning to hold back…

MiningOther CommoditiesRadioactive Minerals

How South Africa’s new mobile rescue winch is making mines safer

ByAndrea Valentino

02 Sep 21

With many current rescue winches proving to be too short or too slow to extract victims of mine…

MiningSafety Equipment

Wide bandwidth and wide-ranging benefits: why miners are investing in 5G

By Lizzie Waymouth

26 Aug 21

The arrival of 5G mobile networks offers an opportunity for the mining industry to take advantage of high…

MiningTechnology

Why mining operators are making the move to hybrid power sources

By Lizzie Waymouth

19 Aug 21

Hybridisation offers a potential solution for mining companies looking to generate power in an affordable, secure and sustainable…

MiningPower

Polymetallic nodule extraction: the future of deep-sea mining

ByElly Earls

12 Aug 21

Polymetallic nodules found on the deep-sea floor may be the key to manufacturing the low-carbon technologies needed to…

MiningTechnology and EquipmentIndustrial Minerals