Environment
SPOTLIGHT: The next era of mine tailings governance will be defined by effectiveness rather than compliance
The first five years after Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management were about building systems,…
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Is it Time for an E-Waste Reality Check?
The circular economy promises that we can recycle our way to sustainability. The reality is…
How bioinformatics can improve mine management
Understanding a mine’s unique microbiome is essential to optimising various on-site processes. Peter Karp and…
Downstream companies are sleepwalking into a minerals famine
A supply chain crisis in minerals and metals is looming, writes Peter Bryant. Companies must…
Navigating the ESG imperative in early stage mining projects: Balancing resources with rising expectations
Junior miners face a challenging equation: demonstrate comprehensive ESG credentials to access capital while operating…
SPOTLIGHT: Lead mining with safety in mind
Learning and continuous improvement are keys to building a resilient safety culture in mining, writes…
Circular by nature: closing the loop on ‘waste’ mining tyres
Carly Leonida and Terry Galvin discuss the paradigm shift that circular solutions, including recycling, for…
All for one, one for all: miners help pilot nature-positive metrics
Carly Leonida speaks to Marco Lambertini, convener of the Nature Positive Initiative, about why the…
Tensions and opportunities in mining’s relationship with water
The relationship between mining and water is an intricate one that’s only likely to become…
Carly curates… the June 2025 reading list
From me to you. Ten great reads themed around environmental stewardship in mining
Is bigger always better in mineral processing? When do smaller and modular win?
Jenny Agnew and Lyndon Ryan explore the potential applications of modular mineral processing solutions to…
2024’s top 10 most read articles
Carly Leonida presents The Intelligent Miner’s top 10 reads from the past 12 months
“Mining is the most basic of all human endeavours and yet we live in a world where people don’t know where things come from”