Africa has yet to benefit from its own critical minerals on a macroeconomic scale. Credit: Runawayphill via Shutterstock. Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s
The EIT RawMaterials Summit gathered over 1,000 representatives from the European mining sector, technology developers and EU policymakers. Credit: Claire Jenns. Frustrations were high at
Stockpiling acts as a buffer for the defence sector in times of crisis, agreed panellists. Credit: EIT Raw Materials. European security and defence were high
Australia is keen not to be left behind as green metals increasingly become a pillar of the global energy transition. Credit: sasirin pamai via Shutterstock.
Women offer a relatively untapped talent pool for the mining industry. Credit: 1968 via Shutterstock. It is no secret that women are under-represented in the
Curtin University is a heavyweight in Australia’s digital mining R&D landscape. Credit: BJP7images via Shutterstock. Digitalisation is increasingly becoming a pillar of Australia’s mining industry
Much of cobalt’s market trajectory depends on its origin as a secondary element extracted from copper and nickel ores. Credit: RHJPhtotos via Shutterstock. Within the
A tunnelling machine for underground mining. Credit: Stor24 via Shutterstock. The global mining industry is ramping up innovation in advanced tunnelling and anchoring machines in
Strategic partnerships were a key trend in 2024 mining deals. Credit: AP911_Studio via Shutterstock. The mining industry has been active in securing mergers and acquisitions
The interdisciplinary combination of physical and digital equipment is vital. Credit: I Made Pasek via Shutterstock. With demand for critical minerals expected to quadruple by
