Technology
Beyond the tailings facility. Lessons from an Intelligent Miner workshop
Better tailings management isn’t just about finding the next breakthrough technology, it’s also about understanding…
The age of expansion: Why new mines won’t solve the West’s mineral security problem
As the world enters an age of massive energy expansion, the question of how we…
Lithium’s real bottleneck isn’t in the ground; it’s in processing
Getting lithium out of the ground is one thing. Turning it into a battery-grade chemical,…
Seeing the value in computer vision
In the final instalment of his Tech Talk series, Jake Harris explores how computer vision…
Spotlight: Generative AI, the human mind and what leaders can’t ignore
As generative AI becomes part of everyday decision-making, the conversation has largely focused on productivity.…
Carly curates… the July 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Sustainable restoration: Nature-based solutions in mining
Integrated mine closure plans are critical to the development of any new mining project. It’s…
How collision avoidance technology became a strategic mining tool
As mining companies face growing pressure to improve safety performance, reduce operational risk and lower…
Coming of age: mining’s electrification journey enters a new phase
At The Electric Mine 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, the industry’s electrification conversation had clearly moved…
Carly curates… the May 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Quantum’s next frontier: How mining companies can prepare for a computing revolution
Quantum computing is moving from scientific curiosity toward industrial relevance and mining could be one…
Decoding the mine: how environmental DNA is reshaping closure, exploration and decision-making
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is emerging as one of mining’s most powerful datasets, giving operators a…
“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”