Fuel and power costs rising most for miners, with 45% looking for other suppliers
Nearly 50% of respondents in a survey of more than 100 miners cited a fuel and power price increase of more than 30%.
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US coal output to remain flat for the next five years due to scheduled closures
The US coal mine production saw an increase in 2021 after disruptions and is expected to remain flat from…
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Global copper output to grow by 2.9% in 2022, backed by output from Chile and Peru
Global copper production is expected to grow to 21.84Mt in 2022, with the transition to renewables boosting demand.
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Australian lithium production to grow by 24.5% in 2022 as capacity expands
Ongoing labour shortages due to Covid-19 remain a challenge for lithium output in Australia.
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Australian coal output to remain flat in 2022, mainly due to scheduled closures
Output will be affected by the gradual closure of some mines but will be balanced by the commencement of…
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Drone use rising in mines, with surveying and mapping the most common application
The use of drones is increasing across the mining sector, driven by benefits such as improved productivity, safety, and…
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Collision avoidance systems a key focus for investment in the next two years
In the previous survey in 2020, only 36% of respondents had stated they were expecting to invest in the…
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Global silver production recovery to continue in 2022
Overall, global silver mine production over the 2022-2026 period is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate…
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Australia continues to dominate the use of autonomous haul trucks
BHP accounts for the largest number of autonomous trucks in operation with 300, followed by Fortescue Metals Group with…
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