Advantages and challenges in converting abandoned mines for energy storage

ByMartin Morris

08 Nov 23

Decommissioned and abandoned mines are being turned into long-term energy storage solutions through methods such as pumped storage…

MiningOther CommoditiesOthers

How South African mining sector is combating falls of ground with technology

ByAndrew Tunnicliffe

08 Nov 23

Falls of ground are one of the biggest threats to worker safety in the mining industry. However, an…

MiningSafetyTechnology

How TOMRA Mining is addressing challenges of sorting smaller particles in mining

ByInes Hartwig

01 Nov 23

TOMRA Mining has developed a new ejection module for its COM Tertiary XRT Fines sorter, specifically developed for…

MiningMining EquipmentTechnology and Equipment

Analysing mining industry’s efforts to attract and train workers in advanced technologies

ByNicholas Kenny

01 Nov 23

As the use of automation, AI and robotics continues to increase throughout the mining industry, the ever-increasing need…

MiningTechnology and EquipmentTechnology

Decoding China’s dominance in global rare earth market

ByAndrea Valentino

25 Oct 23

As China strengthens its grip over rare earth elements, the West is coming to realise how dependent they…

MiningOther CommoditiesRare Earth Metals

Why taking up mining in space won’t save Earth

ByJuliana Segura-Salazar and Kathryn Moore

25 Oct 23

The hype is out of this world, but mining in space won’t save the Earth. Proponents of asteroid…

MiningPlatinum

Lithium reserves abundant but supply chain vulnerabilities emerge

ByMartin Morris

18 Oct 23

Supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have shone a light…

MiningOther CommoditiesIndustrial Minerals

Challenges and opportunities in electrifying mining operations

ByNicholas Kenny

18 Oct 23

With mining sites investing in electrification, questions arise over how to enhance its development. Nicholas Kenny speaks with…

MiningTechnology and EquipmentTechnology

Why mine closures need thoughtful, people-centric approach

ByAndrea Valentino

11 Oct 23

Mine closure is a dynamic process, ensuring mining sites recover and rewild once operations come to an end.…

MiningSafety

How mining industry can benefit from predictive analytics

ByNicholas Kenny

11 Oct 23

Predictive analytics provides a host of potential benefits to the mining industry – for example, by using the…

MiningTechnology and EquipmentTechnology