All articles by Claire Jenns

Could state bans on Australian uranium mining be lifted?

Uranium mining has more than 70 years of contentious history in Australia, reflected in complex state-level legislation in the form…
Changing public perception key to boosting critical minerals development

Meeting demand for critical minerals “requires a profound shift in perception and more education”, Bernd Schäfer, CEO of EIT RawMaterials, said…
Reko Diq ‘breaking down barriers’ in Pakistan’s mining industry, says project manager

The Reko Diq gold and copper mine in Pakistan has reached levels of progress as yet unseen in the project’s…
Powering surface mines in extreme temperatures

Remote mines are becoming increasingly exposed to extreme temperatures and weather patterns. Climate change is at the root of this…
Is government funding enough to boost Australia’s green metals leadership potential?

Only a few months into 2025, a fresh round of government funding has given impetus to Australia’s green metals industry.…

How can Australia’s mining industry recruit and retain more women?

It is no secret that women are under-represented in the male-dominated minerals industry. In Australia, data from the Workplace Gender…
How Australian universities are advancing mine digitalisation

Digitalisation is increasingly becoming a pillar of Australia's mining industry across upstream and downstream operations. Mining companies with digital ambitions…
The global cobalt market: outlook to 2030

Within the global hierarchy of critical minerals that miners are racing to extract, cobalt remains highly sought after. We explore…
5G: the connectivity enabler for underground mining

5G technology helps improve safety and boost productivity in underground mining operations. So much so, a trial of 5G at…
Rise in tunnelling and anchoring patents to transform mining operations, says GlobalData

The global mining industry is ramping up innovation in advanced tunnelling and anchoring machines in a bid to revolutionise excavation. …

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