All articles by Stu Robarts

Stu is managing editor at GlobalData, writing across its portfolio of B2B media websites.

Adoption of autonomous mining equipment rapidly growing at sites

The proportion of mining equipment that is autonomous, autonomous-ready and tele-remote is growing and now comprises nearly 5% of key mining equipment, a series of reports…
Align with international AI regulation for long-term competitive advantage – analysis

Regardless of fragmented and delayed global AI regulation, companies that already align with international standards will have an advantage over their competitors when regulation…
Companies in all sectors ‘should pay constant attention to geopolitics’ – analysis

Geopolitical risk is no longer remote from day-to-day business concerns as it has historically tended to be, a new report…
Business concerns about tariffs continue to rise

Concerns about tariffs among businesses globally have continued to rise significantly over the last six months, according to a new…
US ‘the epicentre’ of growing anti-ESG movement

An anti-ESG movement that is gaining traction in various regions around the world is rooted in the US and will…

Biofuels ‘a viable medium-term solution’ for supply chain decarbonisation

Biofuels are one of a handful of viable medium-term solutions for helping to decarbonise supply chains, according to a new…
Half of companies increasing prices in response to tariffs

Nearly half of companies are increasing prices or plan to do so in response to high tariffs being implemented by…
Trump policies may create ‘perfect storm’ for US inflation

While the risks of a potential US recession in 2025 have receded, President Trump’s policies could create an “inflationary perfect…
Uncertainty about corporate ESG spikes

The proportion of industry professional who don’t know if their company has an ESG strategy has risen sharply, a new…
Tariffs driving supply chain localisation and automation

The tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration in the US and the subsequent counter tariffs elsewhere are leading companies…