“Absolutely broken” promises for Lithium Triangle’s indigenous communities
For indigenous communities in the Lithium Triangle, the rush for the metal should have brought untold wealth. Instead, it has…
25 Jul 2024
Fuels & lubricants: navigating emissions reductions in off-highway mining fleets
Most mining companies are aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Meanwhile, many have interim targets to cut scope…
23 Jul 2024
Sudan’s gold industry: opportunity amid geopolitical tension?
In 2022, gold exports, valued at more than $2bn (Sd$1.17trn), accounted for more than half of Sudan’s total exports. According to the World Gold Council, this placed Sudan as the…
23 Jul 2024
The role of digital twins in predictive maintenance
The failure of mining equipment can be devastating. By any measure its impact can be staggering, both in terms of financial cost and lost productivity. Although estimates often widely vary,…
16 Jul 2024
Australian miners look to cash in on high gold prices
The future for gold is looking bright. The yellow metal achieved a record price of $2,450 per troy ounce in May, having rallied more than 40% since November 2022. While…
04 Jul 2024
Predictive maintenance and the rise of AI in mining
The mining industry is facing mounting productivity pressure, responding to ramping demand for clean energy minerals and supply chain diversification, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. In response, operators are fast tracking…
01 Jul 2024
Can biomaterials help address graphite supply gaps and support a green transition?
The challenges facing critical minerals supply chains – including graphite – have been on the radar of governments, policymakers and businesses across the globe for years, and yet we are…