mining
Spotlight: Why most mine turnarounds fix the wrong problem
When mines miss their targets, the instinct is often to push harder, spend more or…
Why the future of mining depends on rethinking tailings
As declining ore grades, water scarcity and growing environmental expectations place greater pressure on mining…
Carly curates… the October 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Carbon into tailings: mining’s role in carbon capture and storage
Early demonstrations and commercial offtakes have put carbon mineralisation of mine tailings on miners’ radar.…
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…
If it isn’t mined, it can’t be grown
The mining industry’s fundamental role in supporting global agriculture through fertiliser production is often overlooked.…
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,…
Spotlight: The cost of proving a tonne of metal
As demand for critical minerals grows, so too does the burden of proving how they…
Seeing the value in computer vision
In the final instalment of his Tech Talk series, Jake Harris explores how computer vision…
Unearthing women’s lived experience: The human stories behind mining
Some of mining’s most valuable stories are not found in reports, presentations or leadership bios.…
“We stand on the brink of a once-in-a-generation opportunity—to reshape mining’s future”