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“Attracting more female talent doesn’t mean painting things pink. It means respecting people and investing in training to foster talent”
Canaria Technologies boss, Alex Moss, talks to Carly Leonida about her experience of breaking into the mining industry, strong role models and why sometimes it’s important to just ‘roll up your sleeves and have a crack’ when it comes to new ventures
“I sincerely believe that if we want to attract women into mining and engineering, we need to start very young”
Dr Penny Stewart talks to Carly Leonida about her mining heritage, how she came to establish PETRA Data Science, and why toys like Lego are so important to the future of mining
Blurred lines: mining in the virtual world
Five of the best articles on the use of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies in the mining industry
Digitisation supports women in mining
“There are a great many women in the mining industry whom I admire. But still, I wish there were more.” Carly shares her thoughts on how digitisation is helping to create a more diversified mining industry
Mining without water
Reducing water usage is a key sustainability challenge for mining operations around the globe. Anglo American is leading the charge with its vision for fully waterless mines. Carly Leonida looks at the company’s efforts
Blockchain sheds light on the mining process
Nathan Williams, CEO and founder of Minespider, explains how blockchain will affect the future of the mining industry
Mine closure: the end or a new beginning?
Closure needn’t be the end of the story for a mine. With some careful planning, a site can continue to provide for local communities long after extraction ends
The Intelligent guide to: smart dust in mining
Having gotten the nod from Gartner in its 2018 Hype Cycle, smart dust could be coming to mines near you in the near future. Here’s what you need to know
Genomics: digging into mining’s DNA
From exploration to bioleaching and mine tailings remediation, genomics has found applications across the mine value chain. The Intelligent Miner investigates…
3D printing for mining
Five of the best articles on 3D printing and its application in mining
