Strengthening South Australia’s mining industry
The state of South Australia launched its new strategy in September this year - acting as something of a game…
20 Jan 2021
If a tree falls: new issue of MINE Magazine out now
In this issue, a cornerstone of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s tenure has been cutting the red tape that hinders economic exploitation of the Amazon rainforest. As moves to open indigenous…
20 Jan 2021
Drones in Mining: Drone Applications in Mining
Across the mining industry, drones are demonstrating exceptional results by enabling much greater data collection, enhancing safety and improving productivity. The popularity of drone technology across the mining industry has…
19 Jan 2021
Protecting the people: could an Australian legal reform help minimise the damage of mining?
In May, Rio Tinto aimed to expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia by destroying two caves in the Juukan Gorge. While the region has…
18 Jan 2021
Could green steel become one of Australia’s most strategic minerals?
Metals production is integral to achieving a low-carbon future, with renewable infrastructure and technologies relying on a myriad of these materials, including steel, aluminium, and lithium. Yet while they may…
15 Jan 2021
Drones in Mining: Technology Trends
The popularity of drones across the mining industry has grown immensely in recent years, with GlobalData’s 2019 survey showing 26% of mines with considerable investments in drone technology. Technology Trends…
14 Jan 2021
People over profit: new issue of MINE Australia out now
In this issue, Rio Tinto’s destruction of an aboriginal heritage site at the Juukan Gorge caused outrage, led to the removal of many of the company’s executives, and triggered a…