innovation
How to curate serendipity
The mining industry talks constantly about innovation, collaboration and ecosystems, yet often overlooks the human…
SPOTLIGHT: Did we forget to invite Gen Z and others into the mining industry?
A conversation between Hayley McGillivray and Anil Subramanya explores why mining continues to struggle with…
Mining OEMs and the solutions revolution
Major mining equipment suppliers are repositioning themselves as technology-driven solutions providers. Jonathan Rowland asks if…
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…
5 minutes with… Haydon Mort
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Haydon Mort, Founder of Geologize…
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…
SPOTLIGHT: Clarity before commitment in mineral exploration
By the time drilling starts, the biggest risks in mineral exploration are often already set.…
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,…
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