
Managing mineworker fatigue above and below ground
Fatigue is a significant risk for mineworkers, both above and below ground. Credit: Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty Images. One of the biggest risks in mining
Fatigue is a significant risk for mineworkers, both above and below ground. Credit: Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty Images. One of the biggest risks in mining
Digital proficiency is becoming increasingly valued and necessary in mining maintenance, and the current skills gap must be addressed. Credit: Rockwell. Whether driven by technological
Lynas’ rare earths processing plant in Kalgoorlie, WA, which opened in 2024. Credit: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg via Getty Images. “Western Australia’s leadership in minerals research gives
Technology and regulation surrounding the use of explosives in mining are continuously evolving. Credit: Parilov / Shutterstock. In mining, it’s fair to say nothing lasts
Aurizon CEO Andrew Harding says the company can scale up volumes by adding additional rolling stock to the haulage task. Credit: Aurizon. With the ongoing
Retrofitting diesel-fuelled mining haul trucks could be a faster way to electrify mining fleets. Credit: Skynight87/Shutterstock.com. “In our industry,” Perenti’s head of mining electrification and
There is international debate on the future of deep-sea mining. Credit: Allexxandar/Shutterstock.com. Ever the disruptor, in April, US President Donald Trump took a naked flame
Cloud-based FMS offer many benefits for mining but come with integration and connectivity challenges. Credit: metamorworks/Shutterstock. Since the 1990s, fleet management systems (FMS) have enjoyed
A worker examines a water sample from hydraulic dewatered stacks at the El Soldado mine in Chile. Credit: Anglo American. Just six years on from
An underground gold mine water pumping station room with pumpsets. Credit: Mishainik via Shutterstock. Today, mining companies are more focused on sustainability than ever before,