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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.

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.

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Gold mining and nature: Questioning assumptions, identifying solutions

John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council, details how the company's new report presents a nuanced, data-led overview of gold mining’s nature-related impacts and explores how the industry might support further ecosystem resilience and enhanced conservation.

 

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.

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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.


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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.

Shovel-Ready? Changing US policy opens the door for critical mineral miners

The Trump administration’s energy dominance agenda is accelerating US critical mineral projects through deregulation, financing, and tariffs - creating a narrow window for shovel-ready miners to act. Rebecca Campbell and Jamie Franklin, Partners at global law firm White & Case LLP, discuss this shifting policy and the risks and opportunities that may come with it.

From Black to Green, Powered by Orange

Mike Whitelock, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, USA, discusses the how new technologies are helping to create a safer, more sustainable, yet increasingly productive mining industry.

Treading New Ground

Josh Griffiths, Bridgestone Americas, USA, highlights how developments in tread compound formulation can be used to optimise performance for use in mines worldwide.