Why mining needs a whole-of-value-chain perspective
AECI Mining examines how procurement, operational and processing decisions impact downstream recovery, efficiency, and environmental management.
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Insuco and ICSI at WMC: 15 years turning mining challenges into territorial opportunities
Insuco and ICSI join WMC to share 15 years of global experience in social performance, mine closure, and territorial transition.
Building resilient stockyards for high-performance mining operations
Mining operations depend on stockyard systems that deliver reliable storage, blending, and reclaiming under demanding conditions. With proven global references, tailored engineering, and lifecycle support, TAKRAF Group helps operators improve safety, efficiency, and long-term performance through resilient stockyard technologies.
Copper’s structural deficit has returned, but this time it’s different
Sam Hosack, Managing Director at Prospect Resources Ltd, considers how global demand is accelerating while copper supply is struggling to keep pace, resulting in rising competition to meet future production needs.
Deep-sea mining and the critical minerals paradox
Following the celebration of World Oceans Day, focus is increasing on deep-sea mining to deliver critical minerals for the green transition. How can this be balanced with protecting the oceans?
Copper-gold mining: Tech vs. tougher margins
A look at why copper gold mining projects are becoming strategically critical, and how technology, transparency, and capital discipline are reshaping the economics and competitiveness of modern mining operations.
Why the feed interface matters more than mining operations realise
As mine operators look for practical ways to improve uptime, reliability, and maintenance efficiency, filtration systems are receiving renewed attention. Terry Morley, Cleanova, discusses why rethinking the filter press feed interface can help improve operational performance in demanding mining environments.
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Why critical minerals alignment is key for the USMCA – and for manufacturers
Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen, co-CEO of the Nearshore Company, emphasises the importance of alignment between the US and Mexico for mineral security.
Breaking ground: Gender diversity in mining’s supply chain
Fran van der Berg and Ashwini Khunte, Martin Engineering, offer their perspectives on how the transformation of the gender imbalance in mining is unfolding.
Automation, regulation, sustainability…how will mining evolve by 2027?
Dr Uwe König, Global Mining Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical, identifies seven trends that are reshaping mining operations in 2026, and at their core lies a common thread: automation, real-time measurement, and digitalisation.
Operational fallout: The hidden costs of fugitive dust at mining sites
Fugitive dust at mining sites causes equipment damage, downtime, health risks, and regulatory issues. Poor maintenance increases operational costs, while effective dust control improves safety, compliance and overall operational performance.
The hidden cost of heat: Thermal management challenges in deep mining
This article examines thermal management challenges in deep mining operations, exploring how extreme heat affects worker safety and equipment reliability while highlighting modern solutions like computational modelling and regulatory compliance.
Electrification of mining equipment: Meeting ESG goals through electrical infrastructure upgrades
Mining operations can meet ESG targets through systematic equipment electrification supported by strategic infrastructure upgrades. A phased approach delivers emission reductions, cost savings, and improved worker safety alongside environmental compliance.
Beyond the pit: Why laboratory integrity now shapes mining viability
Greg Rankin, Inorganic Ventures, describes how as gold and rare earth projects tighten economic thresholds, analytical precision moves to the centre of decision-making.
The Energy Blind Spot in Mining Operations – and What It's Costing You
Explore how mining operators can improve energy visibility, reduce cost per tonne, and build a credible decarbonisation path – in Yokogawa's new eBook, Beyond Compliance: Lower Operating Costs Through Energy Efficiency.