Industry Insights

Mining Industry Insights

Rockburst Technologies : Explosive Innovation

On course to slash two percent of the world’s electricity consumption, we dig deep with Rockburst Technologies breaking new ground in mining.

By Editorial Team

Royal Rubies : Digging Deep into Ruby Mining

As one of the many ores recovered by mining, we ignite the world of fiery red rubies, a gemstone associated with nobility.

By Rachel Carr

Tech Solutions for a Water-Wise World

Sean Browne, Executive Director at Acrux Resources, examines the responsibility of the mining sector to prioritise the preservation of water systems.

By Sean Browne

Keeping the Mining Workforce Safe

Natalie Henley, Sales Associate at RMI, explores best practice in protecting the workforce of one of the world’s most dangerous industries.

By Natalie Henley

Instituto Brasileiro de Mineração (IBRAM) : Spotlight

As the largest country in South America, Brazil’s vast territory is rich with minerals and ores. We take a deep dive into the nation’s mining industry as a crucial element in driving the economy.

By Krisha Canlas Rachel Carr

Quickfire Q&A with Helder Santos, Mining and Metals Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa, dss⁺

We speak to Helder Santos, Mining and Metals Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, dss⁺ about Mining Indaba 2023 and the company’s viewpoint on current industry trends.

By Ed Budds

Could a metals shortage be about to derail Africa’s energy transition?

Africa is currently experiencing great uncertainties over its base and precious metals supply. Igor Hulak, Partner at Kearney examines whether the continent is ready to tackle this challenge.

By Ed Budds

The Definitive Resource for Slurry Pumps

Weir Minerals releases the 6th edition of the Warman® Slurry Pumping Handbook.

By Editorial Team

Europe’s Largest Rare Earth Metals Deposit Discovered in Kiruna Sweden

Swedish state-owned mining company, LKAB, has identified Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals, an essential building block of the green transition

By Jack Salter

Celestial Sapphires : Digging Deep into Sapphire Mining

As one of the many ores recovered by mining, the sapphire gemstone is traditionally connected to the sky, but its roots began firmly in the ground in Kashmir, India

By Rachel Carr

Emerald Cities : Digging Deep into Emerald Mining

Gemstones are one of the many ores recovered by mining. We cast our eye on emeralds as a delicate but valuable commodity within the industry.

By Rachel Carr

Quickfire Q&A with Emily King, Founder, Prospector

Quickfire Q&A with Emily King. Mining futurist, Geologist, Entrepreneur, and Founder of the innovative search platform Prospector.

By Editorial Team