Mining’s biggest risk isn’t the disaster; it’s the stopwatch
Catastrophic events get the headlines, but operational disruption is quietly driving the majority of mining losses, and most of the industry isn’t adequately protected against it.
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How mining can improve capital delivery and predictability
Darryn Quayle, Vice President, Resources, Worley, considers how trust in mining capital delivery can be rebuilt by strengthening front-end definition, leveraging technology, and committing to disciplined execution.
Closure starts on day one: From compliance to territorial transition
Closure in Latin America is still treated as a technical endpoint, overlooking territorial impacts. A transition-focused approach is needed to manage dependencies, reduce risks, and sustain post-mining resilience and development.
Why 2026 will decide who governs the seabed
Progress towards ratification of the International Seabed Authority’s Mining Code seems to have stalled, while US national initiatives are accelerating. 2026 will decide who governs deep-sea mining moving forward.
Gifts, permits, and pressure: The compliance blind spots emerging in Canada’s critical mineral boom
Canada’s mining boom is accelerating, as are hidden compliance risks. This article explores emerging blind spots in procurement, remote operations, and reporting as companies scale across complex global environments.
Silica dust: Mining’s invisible concern and how miners are leaning
Changes in silica dust limits are expected to reshape mining’s safety and compliance landscape. The new Mine Safety Health Administration limits will demand continuous monitoring, smarter controls, and disciplined operations to protect worker health.
Driving Mining Performance with Precision - How VEGA’s Measurement Technology Supports Reliable Operation Worldwide
Mining operations across the globe face severe environmental and technical challenges. Extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, abrasive slurries, and corrosive atmospheres place continuous strain on equipment.
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Injection-Based Ground Control For Mine Water Management
Teresa Bellver-Baca, Ignacio Aguilar-Sánchez, and Miguel Cueto, Sika, discuss injection-based ground control systems and tackle operational challenges in complex hydrogeological conditions.
Why permafrost is a mining company's biggest infrastructure nightmare
Permafrost is creating a serious infrastructure crisis for the mining sector. Engineering teams face immense structural, financial, and environmental risks while deploying innovative solutions.
The 'Energy Playbook' is coming for mining
Louise Woods, Kimberley Taieb and Elena Guillet, Vinson & Elkins, examine developments in the critical minerals conversation and the implications for mining investors, drawing lessons from the energy sector's long experience in managing sovereign and regulatory risk.
Building AI readiness in mining: From data foundations to practical automation
Nick Cecil, Mining Industry Principal at Syntax, considers how mining companies can move from AI hype to practical readiness by strengthening AI governance, establishing AI guardrails, and building internal development capability before deploying advanced models.
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.
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.