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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…
5 minutes with… Rob Stephens
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Rob Stephens, mining and metals…
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…
Carly curates… the September 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
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.…
5 minutes with… Professor Frances Wall OBE
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Frances Wall OBE, Professor of…
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…
Workshop: Connecting the dots in tailings management
Mining has made significant progress in tailings management over the past decade, but one theme…
How collision avoidance technology became a strategic mining tool
As mining companies face growing pressure to improve safety performance, reduce operational risk and lower…
5 minutes with… Jess Scanlan
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Jess Scanlan, Founder of MineLife…
“We stand on the brink of a once-in-a-generation opportunity—to reshape mining’s future”