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Modern life is dependent upon the products of mining, as is the green energy transition. Whether consumers or end users of metals, landowners, investors, employees, collaborators or even opposers, we are all beneficiaries of mining processes in some way; therefore, we are all mining stakeholders. And we have a shared responsibility, to people and the planet, to mitigate the negative impacts of mineral extraction and usage.

Many of the challenges the mining and metals industry faces today, which currently stand in the way of it delivering the metals required for the green energy transition, are based on a fundamental misunderstanding of what companies in the sector do and how they do it.

There is a lack of accessible information and resources available that allow a broader audience to engage with the industry and have a say in its evolution. The Intelligent Miner was established in 2019 to address this. We do this through communication; by ‘putting mining into perspective’.

The brand is a hub for readers, content creators and change makers. Through our content, we examine the industry’s challenges and opportunities in a way that is honest, interesting and relatable for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they work.

We aim to encourage conversation and collaboration across the business ecosystem, educate and raise awareness of mining’s critical role in society, and help break down the barriers and siloes that stand in the way of more sustainable mineral extraction.

Through our online resources, The Intelligent Miner also fosters new talent – providing up and coming writers and creators with the knowledge and tools needed to communicate mining’s purpose in a future-fit way, connecting them with brands and championing their work both in and outside of the mining industry.

We believe that everyone can make a positive difference in this world and, no matter how big or small, their contribution is valuable.

Find out more!

If you would like to find out more about what we do, contact us. To see what’s coming up in the editorial schedule, have a look at our editorial calendar.

Meet the team...

The Intelligent Miner has a small team of multi-skilled core staff members supported by a group of trusted, long-term editorial contributors who are thought leaders in their respective fields. Meet the team…

Mary Juetten

Mary currently draws from her decades of finance, commercial, legal, and mediation international executive experience to provide a range of consulting services in the natural resources industry including project governance and investment assurance, project reviews and recovery assistance, project setup and operational readiness planning. She is a CPA in both Canada & the US and holds a JD with an environmental law certification and an ESG board certification. Mary is on the Board and the Chair of the Audit committee of both Lomiko Metals Inc. and GreenLight Metals Inc. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Carly Leonida

Founder, editor, chief change maker. Carly has been writing for and managing some of the industry’s leading trade titles for over a decade. She is an expert technical writer and is on a mission to transform how the world views and relates to mining.

Aarti Sörensen

Aarti is a freelance technical writer with a passion for the mining and resources sector. A regular Intelligent Miner contributor, her 15-year journey through the industry has afforded Aarti a deep understanding of its global trends, changes, and technological advancements. Her love for writing, rooted in a political science and international relations education, has flourished into a career that combines Aarti’s sector knowledge with her talent for writing, turning complex industry concepts into engaging narratives.

Nermina Harambasic

The Intelligent Miner’s automation, robotics and AI expert, Nermina Harambasic is an engineer, founder of O-MOD, and a capital project oversight/advisory/management consultant. She also co-leads the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Diversity Inclusion Advisory Committee’s (DIAC) “Neurodiversity in Mining” programme which aims to enhance the workplace for neurodivergent individuals and promote their hiring.

Jonathan Rowland

Jonathan has been writing for and editing trade journals in the mining and other heavy industrial sectors for more years than he cares to remember. He has a particular interest in the paradoxes of sustainability and how industries manage these to deliver positive economic, environmental, and social outcomes. He also offers freelance technical writing services at Cair Lerion Content Creation.

Nikki Iliopoulos

Nikki is The Intelligent Miner’s business development coordinator. With over 15 years of experience in administration and project coordination across sectors including marketing, construction, and publishing, Nikki keeps everyone on the straight and narrow and is the mastermind behind The Intelligent Miner’s subscription service.

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“The simple fact is that the world cannot survive without mining and our contribution to literally every aspect of modern life”

Mark Cutifani

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