Technology
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
“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”