The latest issue of our digital magazine, MINE, is out now. Read it online here on any device.

In this issue, we hone in on rare earths, assessing both the US’ and Europe's strategies to counter China’s dominance of the market. More broadly, we track the progress of EU-backed critical mineral projects in Africa as the bloc seeks to secure supply through international investments.

In tech, we look into the slow uptake of bioleaching in copper extraction, as well as the lessons learned from AI-driven electric trucks at China's Yimin coal mine as the mining world digitalises and electrifies.

We also explore Bolivia's shift in lithium policy under a less protectionist president, providing new economic and geopolitical opportunities, for better or for worse. 

In our MINE Australia supplement, we review how local and indigenous communities are emerging as a powerful voice of mineral ownership and deep dive into Australia's iron ore market, examining whether it can change with the times of the evolving global steel market.

Read all this and more insights into the global power industry in the latest issue of MINE.

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What to expect in the next issue of MINE

In our next issue, we will explore the latest advancements in mine safety equipment, smelting and refining technologies, tailings management and the graphite market. 

In our MINE Australia supplement, we will delve into cobalt in Australia, which holds the second largest reserves globally, and how the future of work in set to impact the country's mining industry.