Seeing is believing: Why industrial AI adoption starts with trust
Michael Barnard, Speedshield Technologies, considers how AI safety systems are reshaping high risk worksites, but trust builds only when crews see them in action.
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Challenge of turning mine water into drinking water
Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explores the complexities of converting mine water into drinking water, discussing challenges like acid mine drainage and heavy metal contamination, and reviewing modern treatment solutions.
Mining has a data synthesis problem – AI is solving it
Mine sites generate more operational data than ever. The gap isn't collection – it's synthesis across silos. Honeycomb's AI layer delivers connected intelligence that drives margin and capital efficiency.
Why spreadsheets will fail mining’s CSRD stress test
Daniel Usifoh, Co-founder of Axiom Sustainability Software, explains how the mining industry can get ahead of ESG reporting regulations and use them to its advantage.
A Century That Shaped Mining
Stephen J Cummins, Senior Mining Director – Distribution Business Unit International, Cummins, highlights key moments in the company’s first 100 years of mining innovation.
Building trust and AI governance
Iain Bowes, Head of Technical Assessment Services for TÜV SÜD Business Assurance, discusses issues surrounding the AI-assisted transformation of mining operations amid demands for accountability.
Innovative Solutions For Surface Mining
Giacomo Betti, Tesmec, Italy, introduces the company’s approach to surface mining amidst a period of technological transition for the industry.
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Democratising Advanced Analytics: How to Close the Gap Between Data Teams and Decision-Makers
SourceOne® EKPS, developed by Eclipse Data Innovations, introduces a Machine User Interface (MUI) that delivers AI-driven analytics directly to operational users. The system enables predictive and prescriptive modelling in minutes, reduces implementation barriers, and embeds agentic AI into daily workflows - signalling a broader shift toward scalable human-machine collaboration.
Managing Mine Water
Ken Martins, Keith Benson, and Phillip Crouse, Stantec, USA, illustrate how applying emerging technologies to legacy mine water streams can help to reduce future spending.
A Holistic Approach To Flowsheet Development
Audrey Walters, Metso, takes a look inside the Metso Test Centre in Pennsylvania and locations around the globe.
Strengthen Maintenance Programs and Boost Backstop Reliability
As mining operations enter a new year, maintenance planning is once again in focus. With uptime directly tied to productivity and profitability, proactive approaches to equipment reliability are essential. One area that often warrants renewed attention is backstop performance a critical safeguard in conveying where failure can lead to costly downtime and safety risks.
Closing the investment gap that threatens global mineral supply
Global demand for critical minerals is rising faster than investment. GSC is helping mining investors navigate uncertain jurisdictions, shifting regulations and complex project realities to understand where genuine opportunity truly lies.
An Alternative To Traditional Phase-Based Optimisation Tools
Javier Castaneda and Brianne Valdes, Deswik, North America, evaluate the latest developments in strategic mine planning and offer a comparison between new tools and traditional pit optimisation methods.
Morocco: A new frontier for copper exploration
Morocco’s 2016 mining code reforms opened the country to international investment, sparking renewed exploration. Tim Mccutcheon explains how companies like Talisman Metals are targeting sediment-hosted copper, aiming to confirm scale, thickness, and economic viability.