metals
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,…
Bridging the gap: how one partnership is building research the mining industry needs
Global demand for critical minerals is accelerating and with it the need for research that…
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…
5 minutes with… Allison Coppel
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Allison Coppel, Founder and CEO…
Carly curates… the March 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
5 minutes with… Brooke Bibeault
10 quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Brooke Bibeault, CEO of…
Engineering the next generation of mine sites
As mining investment accelerates into a new supercycle, engineering organisations face a generational skills gap,…
“The simple fact is that the world cannot survive without mining and our contribution to literally every aspect of modern life”