Mining

John Essegbey, Cummins, evaluates the practical next step solutions that can help mining operators move forward in the energy transition.

Stardust Power Inc. has announced the completion of the acquisition of its 66-acre site in Oklahoma, a key milestone as it prepares to commence construction on one of North America’s largest lithium refineries.

Todd Cotts, Intelsat, outlines how multi-orbit satellite connectivity can accelerate digitalisation and optimise performance in the mining industry.

Rainbow has announced the key outcomes of an interim economic study which confirms its Phalaborwa as one of the highest margin rare earth projects in development today.

Phillip Rosenstern and Michael Boehm, Komatsu, debunk the pervasive myths surrounding the adoption of electrification in mining operations.

Dr. Uwe König, Global Mining Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical, reviews 2024 and discusses strategies to meet 2025 investor and consumer expectations.

Erik Vlot, Weir, the Netherlands, describes why collaboration is important when tackling the challenges of tailings management.

The Clean Energy Finance Corp. has invested in global alternative investment manager Resource Capital Funds to support Australia’s emerging critical mineral supply chain.

Sophie Clayton, Orica Digital Solutions, celebrates the 35th anniversary of Orica’s key blasting application, providing insight into innovative advancements in blasting technology.

Ruediger Schroedter, Global Lead for the Mining Industry Business Unit at SAP, provides suggestions for using AI to ensure tailings facilities are as safe as possible.

Max Luedtke, ABB, Switzerland, explains how connected engineering innovations such as truck electrification, gearless conveyor drives, and ventilation on demand are helping mine operators balance productivity with sustainability as they transition to the all-electric mines of the future.

Yash Thakker, Searce, discusses how cloud and AI-driven supply chain optimisation can help the mining industry tackle logistical, market, and governance challenges.

Luiz Sampaio, TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, France, highlights the critical role of lubricants in reducing the ecological footprint of mining activities.

Great Southern Copper plc has announced that permitting and authorisation for drilling at its Cerro Negro prospect have been finalised with diamond drilling to commence at the Mostaza mine.

Trimble and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions, have announced a new collaboration to offer a complete monitoring portfolio for geotechnical and geospatial mining professionals.