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World Mining Frontiers Volume 1 2022


Editorial Editor Nicholas Kenny


nicholas.kenny@progressivemediainternational.com Sub-editor Liam Murphy Production manager Dave Stanford Group art director Henrik Williams Designer Martin Faulkner Head of content Jake Sharp


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s one of the earliest industries, with an origin stemming back to the moment early man first fashioned tools and weapons from metals taken from the ground, mining has been an ever-present


companion to humanity. And it has changed and progressed alongside us, transforming the way in which we do just about everything, and has itself been changed in turn. From the earliest stone picks through to the invention of dynamite and right up to the modern machinery of today, transformed with each new technological advancement that brought itself to bear.


In this issue, we take a look at a number of different advances taken by the industry, pushing the boundaries of technology further than ever before. On page 36, we learn how advanced driver assistance systems are helping to reduce accidents and risk of injury for vehicles on mining sites. Meanwhile, on page 16, we examine the development of the first all-electric mines, and what that can mean with regards to helping the industry reduce its carbon footprint. If one thing’s for sure, it’s that the pace of change shows no signs of letting up across the mining industry. However, as things advance and our dependence on newer technologies grows, we also open ourselves up to vulnerabilities and new challenges. Whether it’s looking at how the increasing digitalisation of the mining industry has left it open to cyberattacks, as can be seen on page 19, or the growing need to establish safety systems and protocols as mines introduce automation into their operations, which we cover on page 24, mining operators need to bear in mind that advancement can come at a price that extends beyond money. Those who fail to prepare themselves, their personnel and their sites accordingly, may well regret it down the road.


Nicholas Kenny, editor


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