Maximising Underground Efficiency
AJ Householder, Getman, USA explains the role of multi-purpose utility machines in modern mining.
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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.
Cybersecurity below ground: Why the mining sector needs a zero-trust approach
Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick AG Group, considers the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in mining operations to ensure safety and productivity.
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.
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.
Sustainable Strategies In Mining
Karen Thompson, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Canada, discusses incorporating equipment, technology, and tactics for sustainability and profitability in mining.
An Overview of Backstopping, Overrunning, and Indexing Clutches
Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient.
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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.
Full Charge Ahead
Elitza Terzova, Shell Lubricant Solutions, outlines how miners can meet growing demand for critical energy transition minerals.
Stabilising mining’s clean transition with synchronous condensers
The mining industry’s shift to renewables demands grid stability; Kristina Carlquist, General Manager, Synchronous Condensers, ABB, explains that synchronous condensers provide essential inertia and reliability for resilient, low-emission power at remote mining operations.
Digging Deep: How Drones Are Moving Into Underground Mining
Eloise McMinn Mitchell, Flyability, Switzerland, explores the applications of drones in underground mining.
World’s Deepest Marathon makes history as runners complete the deepest marathon ever in an underground zinc mine
History has been made deep beneath the earth’s surface, in one of the world’s most modern mines, as 55 runners from 18 countries have completed the World’s Deepest Marathon.
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.
Over 600 technical abstracts from 38 countries submitted for the World Mining Congress 2026
The World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC 2026) successfully closed its call for technical abstract submissions, receiving 660 proposals from 38 countries across five continents.