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…
All articles by Scarlett Evans
Scarlett Evans
Scarlett Evans is a staff writer, covering energy and mining-related news.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bringing renewables to mines in Western Australia
In March 2024, South African mining company Gold Fields approved a landmark renewables project at the St Ives mine near…
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Q&A: bolstering critical mineral mapping in Australia
Last year government agency Geoscience Australia was pledged A$566m from the Albanese government to map out the nations’ critical minerals…
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The future of electrification: powering Australia’s mines
The mining industry is at the cusp of a significant transformation as electrification technologies become more commonplace. From electrified transport…