Mining mainstreams biodiversity
Managing biodiversity has been a key concern for mining companies for some time, so why are we only just beginning to hear about their efforts in this area? Carly asks the ICMM’s biodiversity lead, Hafren Williams
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
Getting creative with mine water management
Water management is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, operational and social challenge that mining companies currently face. So how do we make sure there is enough for everyone?
Rising to the ESG challenge
2020 marks the start of a new decade, one that heralds a greater focus on environmental, social and governance performance for the mining industry, writes Carly
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
Computing brings mining to the masses
Christian Funk of JLT Mobile Computers talks computing techniques for mining and hardware development with Carly
Machine learning for mineral exploration
Can the application of innovative technologies accelerate the discovery of critical resources? Unearthed’s Holly Bridgwater explores the possibilities…
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
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
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.
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
