As miners look to access deeper deposits and transition mines from surface to underground operations, new equipment, tools and training approaches will be key.
In the January 2025 issue of MINE magazine, we unearth the trends that are shaping the underground mining sector and look at how technology and training can help operators transition their workforce from open-pit to subsurface operations.
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In commodities, our focus is on lithium. We look at France’s ambitious plans to charge ahead with domestic lithium mining and battery manufacturing, evaluating the scale of the challenge and opportunity. We also review recent developments in direct lithium extraction (DLE) as demonstration projects scale-up and attract investment.
As Donald Trump’s victory in the US election raises questions about the future of clean energy in the US and globally, we explore what Trump’s second term could mean for critical minerals partnerships, mine permitting and US-China relations.
We also look at Saudi Arabia’s vision for mining and minerals, with the oil giant set to make an investment in its mining sector, banking on the demand for energy transition minerals such as lithium.
We also reflect on the key developments and trends shaping the mining sector in 2024. Plus, in our Event Guide we report from conferences and exhibitions that took place this year, and look ahead to some of the key mining events of 2025.
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By GlobalDataHead over to MINE magazine to read all this and more in our January 2025 issue. You can also read our December issue of MINE Australia, which includes articles on Australia’s ambitions to boost domestic lithium processing capabilities, how AI can help optimise, safety, efficiency, innovation and sustainability in the mining sector, and much more.
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