The July issue of MINE magazine is out now, with articles focusing on Latin America, critical minerals and developments in surface mining.
Latin America, led by Chile, accounts for around 40% of global copper production, with the region continuing to attract billions of dollars of foreign investment across copper mining operations such as Escondida, Spence and Cerro Colorado.
Yet to remain competitive, producers must invest in downstream activities and new technologies, from bioleaching to electrochemistry.
In critical minerals, GlobalData discusses whether a deal between the US and the Democratic Republic of Congo could temper conflict in the region, a major producer of cobalt and 11% of global copper.
Elsewhere, we speak to Randy Smallwood, CEO and president of Wheaton Precious Metals, about technology, tariffs and politics in mining.
We also report on trends in surface equipment, explore how Europe’s lack of strong strategic material value chains could constitute a defence vulnerability and look at the application of quadruped robots in mining.
Head over to MINE to read all this and more.
What to expect in the August issue of MINE
In August we will look at how much of the mining industry’s electrified future rests on advancements in charging technologies. We will explore recent innovations and how interoperability remains a sticking point.
We also look at how insurance is evolving in response to industry challenges, summarise some of the developments in screening, sizing and sorting tech, and explore the critical role of graphite in electric vehicles.
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