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…
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…
31 Dec 2024
Increasing capacity and meeting decarbonisation goals – can it be done?
With decarbonisation high on the agenda, and challenges surrounding the seemingly insatiable demand for high-quality metals and critical minerals to drive global electrification initiatives, the mining industry is under intense…
25 Oct 2024
Why decarbonising European steel is harder than it seems
Decarbonising the European steel industry is seen as one of the most critical ingredients for green energy infrastructure on the continent. Europe’s plan can be examined through three lenses: carbon…
18 Oct 2024
How to clean up artisanal mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) stands out as a distinctive, and traditionally controversial, area within the global mining landscape. However, this informal sector plays a crucial role in supporting the…
23 Nov 2023
Robotics in mining: Q&A with GlobalData thematic analyst
David Kurtz is director of research & analysis for construction, mining and energy at GlobalData, and is responsible for the company's published data and insights on these sectors. He joined…