All articles by Scarlett Evans

Scarlett Evans is a staff writer, covering energy and mining-related news.

Inside Australia’s mining decarbonisation push

Australia has reached an inflection point as it works towards contributing to global decarbonisation. A critical supplier of transition materials…
Queensland Government on seismic surveys uncovering critical minerals

In September, the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) wrapped up its project using soundwaves to identify critical minerals across North-West Queensland. Established…
The promise of green iron: can Australia reinvent its biggest export?

Australia is facing a critical inflection point for its largest export: iron ore. Long the backbone of the country’s resources…
Australia: a testbed for automated surface equipment

Global mining equipment fleets are booming, with GlobalData projecting that there will be almost 171,000 machines active across mines globally…
Q&A: Reinventing graphite for the battery age

When it comes to next-generation battery technologies, lithium dominates discussion. Yet an equally important and sometimes overlooked element in the…

Crisis in the copper chain: innovation, geopolitics and Australia’s role

As demand for clean energy tech rises, the global copper market is facing a supply-demand gap that analysts warn could…
Lithium in Australia: the future of the ‘white gold’ rush

The global lithium market is undergoing a period of flux. Following years of solid growth, prices have plummeted from their…
Q&A: can recycling help companies prepare for a lithium boom?

An anticipated spike in lithium demand is causing companies to reconsider their supply chains, with the International Energy Agency estimating…
Automation: how smart tools are reshaping Australian mining

Advancements in automation and drones are rapidly transforming industries across the board, and mining is no exception. From mineral exploration…
Exploring Australia’s push for green aluminium

Aluminium is the second most used metal globally after steel, essential in everything from aviation and marine applications to electric…