Industry Insights

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Mining Industry Insights

Mining the Silver Screen

From hard-working coal mining communities in the northeast of England to gold prospectors traversing South America for the next big discovery, cinema has historically depicted a broad range of mining stories. We dig deeper into some of the most famous examples.

Magnetite Mines : The Key Ingredient for Australia’s Green Iron Transition

Tim Dobson, Managing Director, discusses how Magnetite Mines’ Razorback Iron Ore Project will help to enable low-emission green iron and steel production in Australia as the industry commits to decarbonisation.

Harnessing Electrification to Reduce Mining’s Carbon Footprint

Rob Moffitt, President of Mining, Minerals, and Metals at Schneider Electric, explores how the industry can transition to sustainable practices by using an alternative power supply.

Future Terrains : Revolutionary Repurposing

Dr Peter Whitbread-Abrutat, Founder of Future Terrains, believes that when a mine closes, it shouldn’t become a scar on the landscape or a source of pollution. Instead, ex-mine sites can offer hope for future generations.

Peak Rare Earths : Reaching the Highest Peak

Rare earth development company, Peak Rare Earths, is developing the Ngualla Rare Earth Project in Tanzania. CEO, Bardin Davis, shares details of the project.

Mining Pro : Taking Pride in Coal

Fresh from hosting the third annual Coal Industry Event in Brisbane, Grant Wechsel, Chairman of Mining Pro, updates us on the recent progress of the industry and how the event continues to grow.

EngAnalysis : Unlocking Efficiency, Enabling Productivity

Providing Australian industry access to excellent test measurement and analysis tools, EngAnalysis has recently turned its attention to the needs of the nation’s mining sector. Engineering Manager, John Vazey, tells us more.

Eastport Ventures : A Suite of Mineral Interests

Burns Singh Tennent-Bhohi, Founder and Executive Chairman, outlines Eastport Ventures’ principal mineral assets and plans to achieve a public market listing.

First Tin : Tin – A Critical Metal for the Future

As a critical yet often forgotten metal, tin is essential for a sustainable world. Bill Scotting, CEO of First Tin, examines the mineral’s supply and demand, which is driving the need for new mines.

Saad Kassis Mohamed’s WeCare : Shine Bright Like a Lab-Grown Diamond

Saad Kassis Mohamed, Chairman of WeCare, explains how he hopes the industry will emerge as a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditionally mined, natural-grown diamonds.

Gravitricity : Gravity for a Green Future

Mine owners across Europe are looking at an alternative form of underground energy storage that offers a low-carbon future as operations wind down.

Echion Technologies : Overhauling Haul Truck Operations

We speak to Dan Swallow, Partnerships Manager at Echion Technologies, to find out how innovative battery chemistries could help evolve mining and, in particular, haul truck operations.