• Machine minded

    Machine minded

    Innovations in the field of remote mining aim to provide a safer working environment while at the same time increasing efficiency, productivity and profitability

    Big bang theory

    Big bang theory

    Recent innovations are moving blasting towards the direction of automation, with a focus on safety and increased productivity

    Technical awareness

    Technical awareness

    By pooling resources, sharing research costs and making use of government funding, the various players in the industry are getting better value for their R&D spend

    Fuel for thought

    Fuel for thought

    From artificial solar islands to hydrogen cells using platinum membranes, miners are developing technologies to take them into a more energy-efficient future.

    Safe zone

    Safe zone

    Risk is a constant in the mining industry but reducing it and getting executives to identify and manage it is the main issue.