The Intelligent Miner
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…
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.…
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,…
Are mining companies setting themselves up for failure in innovation?
Are mining companies treating innovation as a reactive fix rather than a structural capability? Nermina…
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…
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