Is US access to Venezuela’s mineral wealth a pipe dream?
Recent political developments in Venezuela have prompted renewed speculation over whether the US could seek to leverage the country’s natural resource base. President Trump…
09 Sep 2025
How AI predictive maintenance helps mining overcome dirty power
In the mining sector, where production delays can ripple through global supply chains and downtime often translates to millions in lost revenue, operational reliability is paramount. Yet, one of the…
22 Jul 2025
Revealed: IoT’s vital role in monitoring mining’s environmental impact
The risk of tailings failures is an increasing challenge for mining – with an ever-present need to protect workers, communities and the environment. It is an ongoing concern for decisions…
12 May 2025
Considerations for the transition towards EVs in mining
Several mines around the world are leading the way in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. For example, industry giants such as BHP and Rio Tinto are collaborating with…
16 Apr 2025
Exploring the evolution from Mining 4.0 to Mining 5.0
Once defined by labour-intensive practices and rudimentary mechanisation, the mining industry has been transformed by Mining 4.0, a technological revolution driven primarily by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of…
07 Feb 2025
A critical look at priorities for the UK’s new minerals strategy
In early December, the UK Government announced its plan to unveil a new Critical Minerals Strategy (CMS) in the spring. Critical minerals are essential not only to the UK’s long-term…
05 Feb 2025
AI-powered ore sorting: transforming mining efficiency and sustainability
Environmental concerns, operational risks and plummeting metal prices have led to a steady decline in revenue for major mining operators. The numbers tell a stark tale: the total revenue of…