sustainability
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.…
Spotlight: The cost of proving a tonne of metal
As demand for critical minerals grows, so too does the burden of proving how they…
Carly curates… the September 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
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…
Indigenous relationships matter to mining’s future. Here’s why…
As mining companies and Indigenous Communities move beyond consultation towards shared ownership and decision-making, one…
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…
Carly curates… the May 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
Decoding the mine: how environmental DNA is reshaping closure, exploration and decision-making
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is emerging as one of mining’s most powerful datasets, giving operators a…
SPOTLIGHT: Clarity before commitment in mineral exploration
By the time drilling starts, the biggest risks in mineral exploration are often already set.…
“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”