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Can Namibia tap its copper potential?

Scarlett Evans — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Namibia is trying to reposition itself as an untapped resource for copper amid rising global demand, but it still has some way to go to prove its potential to investors.

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Emergency drill: a look at mine safety and rescue in Australia

Andrew Tunnicliffe — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

As Australia’s miners come to terms with recent losses, how can mine safety and rescue be improved and what’s the role of technology in this effort?

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Can asteroid mining be profitable? AstroForge is counting on it

Isaac Hanson — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Asteroid mining company AstroForge is putting big money behind space minerals, but being an early adopter can be challenging.

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What’s new in automated drilling and blasting?

Heidi Vella — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Autonomous drilling has seen notable uptake, driven by safety and productivity gains and ongoing innovation from OEMs, while blasting is much earlier in its automation journey.

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Halleck Creek: the next top dog in rare earths?

Kit Million Ross — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:59:59 +0000

We speak to American Rare Earths to see how the Halleck Creek resource discovery in Wyoming could impact the US rare earths industry.

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The role of technology in mine safety and rescue

Andrew Tunnicliffe — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:11:00 +0000

The risk of serious injury and death is a sad reality in mining, but technology can help reduce accidents and improve emergency response.

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Coal mining in Australia: expansions and new projects in an era of funding uncertainty

Alfie Shaw — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:26:39 +0000

Coal mining in Australia continues to expand, both through existing developments and new projects, despite funding concerns.

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Q&A: using digital twins to convert abandoned mines to clean energy

Kit Million Ross — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:27:43 +0000

When a mine reaches the end of its life, it lies abandoned. But what if it could store clean energy? Green Gravity is making that happen.

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Uranium as a critical mineral: how can we ensure supply?

Kit Million Ross — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:39:36 +0000

As interest in nuclear power rises, we must ensure consistent supply of nuclear fuel. Is classing uranium as a critical mineral the answer?

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Top ten nickel-producing countries in 2023

Smruthi Nadig — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, and New Caledonia were among the largest nickel-producing countries in 2023, according to GlobalData.

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