Author: Carly Leonida

I’m Carly, author of The Intelligent Miner. I’m a UK-based technical writer and consultant and have been covering the mining industry for over a decade

Polymathian's ORB software in use. Image: Polymathian

by Carly Leonida 26th Feb 2020 0

People Technology

Mathematics: the best kept secret in mine optimisation

From digital twins and statistical analysis to short interval control. The team at Polymathian guide us through the world of applied industrial mathematics and how it can transform mining operations

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by Carly Leonida 14th Feb 2020 0

Equipment Technology

Computing brings mining to the masses

Christian Funk of JLT Mobile Computers talks computing techniques for mining and hardware development with Carly

by Carly Leonida 5th Feb 2020 0

Opinion Technology Top stories

Machine learning for mineral exploration

Can the application of innovative technologies accelerate the discovery of critical resources? Unearthed’s Holly Bridgwater explores the possibilities…

A mining truck at BHP's Spence operation. Copyright: BHP

by Carly Leonida 30th Jan 2020 0

Environment Opinion Top stories

Investing in a greener future for the mining industry

How can mining companies prepare for the impacts of climate change? Carly speaks to the ICMM’s Verónica Martinez about climate change adaptation, better reporting and how investors have become a force for good

High angle view of a mine tailings pond. Image: Inmarsat

by Carly Leonida 22nd Jan 2020 0

Environment Opinion

The green economy: mining’s double-edged sword

The green economy poses both an opportunity and a threat to the mining industry. The path we take depends heavily on whether we can get our housekeeping in order. Carly chews the fat with Inmarsat’s Joe Carr

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by Carly Leonida 16th Jan 2020 0

Environment Top stories

Preparing the mining industry for a changing climate

How much carbon dioxide does the mining industry produce each year? How will climate change impact mining operations at a physical level? And, are we doing enough to halt it? asks Carly.

Lab equipment containing cyanobacteria in solution

by Carly Leonida 8th Jan 2020 0

Environment Technology Top stories

Cleaning up mine sites with carbon-negative bioremediation

Cemvita Factory’s Moji Karimi explains how biomimicry can be harnessed to treat mine waste and sequester carbon dioxide as mining companies work towards carbon neutrality

Smart Mining Conference 2019. Image: Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies

by Carly Leonida 6th Dec 2019 0

Opinion People

Mining innovation: a people perspective

When it comes to innovation in mining, the human element is often overlooked. However, this was not the case at the third annual Smart Mining Conference in November

by Carly Leonida 7th Nov 2019 0

Technology

Nuclear power for mining operations

Five articles to get you thinking about nuclear power and its potential application within the mining industry

by Carly Leonida 23rd Oct 2019 1

Environment Technology

Creating a carbon-neutral mine site

How hydrogen fuel cells and other technologies are helping Anglo American to make its vision of a carbon-neutral mine site a reality