Special reports

Catch-up on this headline article and more from GMR March 2025 – Luiz Claudio Sampaio, specialist in mining lubrication, emphasises the need for lubricants to create a more sustainable future for the mining industry.

Catch-up on Austin Powder’s cover story and more from GMR January/February 2025 – Abraham Lindo, Austin Powder, Panama, provides some technical learnings and takeaways from a major copper mine project in Latin America.

Kwadwo Sarkodie and Prince Asafo-Adjei, Mayer Brown International, explore the legal and institutional framework governing green minerals in Ghana, highlight current policy directions, and identify practical considerations for investors, lenders, and sponsors evaluating upstream and midstream opportunities.

The mining industry is transforming as autonomy, clean-tech, and a digital workforce reshape operations. Without modernised permitting and domestic processing, the US risks ceding critical mineral leadership to global competitors.

Ben Lawrence, Gecko Robotics, USA, evaluates the optimisation of infrastructure health in mining, and considers the importance of speed, smarter CAPEX, and identifying the root cause when tackling issues.

Qu Shengli, President, Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd., China, considers the century-long dilemma of gold smelting and outlines how a leading Chinese smelter has remained dedicated to technological innovation in the sector.

Anu Niittynen, Sandvik Mining, USA, details the role of the iLink Data Interface in modern mining systems.

Events such as landslides can become catastrophic for people and the environment. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, explains how advanced technologies and dedicated strategies predict and prevent land instability while protecting mining operations in progress.

Steve Empedocles, CEO, Clark Street Associates, explores the impact of the US government's decision to fund mining projects, and considers how the mining sector can adapt to maximise efficiency, sustainability, and innovation as a result of this federal investment.

Rising copper demand is outpacing traditional supply. Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO of Endolith, explains why ore grade decline matters, how bio-based approaches are emerging, and where the next wave of mineral recovery may come from.

AJ Householder, Getman, USA explains the role of multi-purpose utility machines in modern mining.

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.

Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick AG Group, considers the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in mining operations to ensure safety and productivity.

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.

Mika Kinnunen and Samu Kukkonen, Normet, Finland, consider how the mining industry has become a pioneer of technological advancement during its journey towards electrification.