Technology
Not a chatbot story. Understanding the value proposition of generative AI in mining operations
Generative AI is often seen as a universal solution for productivity and automation. But its…
5 minutes with… Thea Van Rossum
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Thea Van Rossum, Chief Scientific…
Zero entry: The next frontier of mining robotics and automation
In the second instalment of his quarterly column, mining technology and innovation expert, Jake Harris,…
Carly curates… the April 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Are mining companies setting themselves up for failure in innovation?
Are mining companies treating innovation as a reactive fix rather than a structural capability? Nermina…
SPOTLIGHT: “She’ll be ‘right, mate” – Can your robot pass the Turing Test?
The mining industry’s 500-year knowledge base deserves more respect from Silicon Valley, argues autonomy expert,…
Turning mine haul road data into operational value
Mining operations collect enormous volumes of fleet and infrastructure data, yet much of it never…
Carly curates… the March 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Engineering the next generation of mine sites
As mining investment accelerates into a new supercycle, engineering organisations face a generational skills gap,…
How AI and advanced sensing are giving miners X-ray vision
Despite the technological advances of the past century, mineral exploration still amounts to little more…
Carly curates… the February 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Why it’s time to open up the mining echo chamber
From technology adoption to supply chain partnerships, mining has much to gain by learning from…
“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”