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Australian Mining In 2025
Claire Boyd, Justin Mannolini, and David Stokes, Gilbert + Tobin, assess the current mining landscape in Australia, discussing how the sector is responding to challenges such as geopolitical volatility, market turbulence, and a shift in investment attractiveness.
Digging Deep: How Drones Are Moving Into Underground Mining
Eloise McMinn Mitchell, Flyability, Switzerland, explores the applications of drones in underground mining.
A Tipping Point In Aerial GIS Tech
Emily Loosli, Wingtra, Switzerland, evaluates the use of drones in the mining industry and considers if mining companies are losing out by not using them.
Why Electrification? Why Now?
Vedrana Spudic, ABB, Switzerland, delves into the mining industry’s journey towards electrification, considering both the benefits and challenges of the energy transition.
The Journey Towards Underground Electrification
Mika Kinnunen and Samu Kukkonen, Normet, Finland, consider how the mining industry has become a pioneer of technological advancement during its journey towards electrification.
Maximising Underground Efficiency
AJ Householder, Getman, USA, explains the role of multi-purpose utility machines in modern mining.
Sustainability As A Strategic Asset
Francesco Giuseppe Lanzillotta, Klüber Lubrication, Germany, highlights how environmentally acceptable lubricants make modern mining more efficient and responsible.
Full Charge Ahead
Elitza Terzova, Shell Lubricant Solutions, outlines how miners can meet growing demand for critical energy transition minerals.
Maintenance Challenges Crushed
Luiz Fernando Prado Leme, Daniel Nagano da Silva, and Renato Luiz Machado, Metso, detail how a new compact solution resolved a key maintenance issue at a crushing plant with reduced implementation time.
Sourcing Sustainable Solutions
Dr. Caroline Woywadt, Gebr. Pfeiffer, Germany, weighs up some of the challenges facing the comminution sector and spotlights vertical roller mill technology as a possible solution.
Sustainable Strategies In Mining
Karen Thompson, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Canada, discusses incorporating equipment, technology, and tactics for sustainability and profitability in mining.
