Harnessing Electrification to Reduce Mining’s Carbon Footprint
Rob Moffitt, President of Mining, Minerals, and Metals at Schneider Electric, explores how the industry can transition to sustainable practices by using an alternative power supply.
Future Terrains : Revolutionary Repurposing
Dr Peter Whitbread-Abrutat, Founder of Future Terrains, believes that when a mine closes, it shouldn’t become a scar on the landscape or a source of pollution. Instead, with imagination and determination, ex-mine sites can offer hope for future generations.
Peak Rare Earths : Reaching the Highest Peak
Rare earth development company, Peak Rare Earths, is developing the Ngualla Rare Earth Project in Tanzania. CEO, Bardin Davis, shares details of the project and outlines its significance in distinguishing East Africa as a leading mining location.
Mining Pro : Taking Pride in Coal
Fresh from hosting the third annual Coal Industry Event in Brisbane, Grant Wechsel, Chairman of Mining Pro, updates us on the recent progress of the industry and how the event continues to grow.
EngAnalysis : Unlocking Efficiency, Enabling Productivity
Providing Australian industry access to excellent test measurement and analysis tools, EngAnalysis has recently turned its attention to the needs of the nation’s mining sector. Engineering Manager, John Vazey, tells us more.
Eastport Ventures : A Suite of Mineral Interests
Burns Singh Tennent-Bhohi, Founder and Executive Chairman, outlines Eastport Ventures’ principal mineral assets and plans to achieve a public market listing.
First Tin : Tin – A Critical Metal for the Future
As a critical yet often forgotten metal, tin is essential for a sustainable world. Bill Scotting, CEO of First Tin, examines the mineral’s supply and demand, which is driving the need for new mines.
Saad Kassis Mohamed’s WeCare : Shine Bright Like a Lab-Grown Diamond
Driven by principles of ecological guardianship and societal accountability, WeCare is a charity organisation that has recently raised significant funds for innovations within the lab-grown diamond sector.
Gravitricity : Gravity for a Green Future
Mine owners across Europe are looking at an alternative form of underground energy storage that offers a low-carbon future as operations wind down.
Echion Technologies : Overhauling Haul Truck Operations
We speak to Dan Swallow, Partnerships Manager at Echion Technologies, to find out how innovative battery chemistries could help evolve mining and, in particular, haul truck operations.
International Aluminium Institute : Abundant Aluminium
With global demand for aluminium growing, the industry has seen an influx of bauxite mining. The International Aluminium Institute is therefore on a mission to ensure that bauxite mining is implemented sustainably, as Programme Manager, Carl Firman, tells us.
Addressing Mining’s Data Challenges Through Digitalisation
While data is critical to optimising and streamlining operations, it presents both a problem and a solution. Sanjit Shewale, Global Business Line Manager of Digital, ABB Process Industries, addresses the complexity of the situation within the mining industry.
