In this issue 8 News & numbers
6 The headlines and vital stats impacting the industry.
Regional focus 8 In on the act
The EU is set to mine at least 10% of the lithium and similar materials it uses by 2030, as part of the European Commission’s planned Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Martin Morris hears from Emanuel Proença, CEO of Savannah Resources, and Alex Gorman, mining analyst at Peel Hunt, to learn why the success of newly opened lithium mines in Portugal will prove critical in delivering on the CRMA’s targets across Europe.
11 High-performance polyethylene laminates and composites Reef Industries
Automation & robotics
12 Calm before the swarm People have always been central to the mining industry – but with the rise of so-called ‘swarm robotic mining’, could a human-free sector be shuffling into view? Andrea Valentino catches up with Jim Keravala, co-founder and CEO of OffWorld, and Jekan Thanga, associate professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering, University of Arizona, to discover the benefits that swarm robotic mining can provide everywhere
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from surveying to extraction, along the way exploring the technical barriers to full mining automation.
17 Electrification of mining vehicles boosts efficiency and sustainability ABB Schweiz
Power supply
18 Take on fuel With challenges in place over full electrification for heavy vehicles, and hydrogen fuel technology still in its nascency, some mining companies have turned to biodiesel and other sustainable fuels to help reduce their emissions. Ellys Woodhouse speaks to
Peter Chomley, director of Just Biodiesel, the largest biodiesel plant in Australia, to hear how mining companies can embrace these fuels – and the results they can expect.
Technology & equipment
22 Virtual reality check In the heavy machinery and safety- first world of mining, impactful skills training is paramount. This is why miners are turning to virtual reality (VR) technology, a medium that proponents say offers more cut- through than traditional techniques alone, as well as hands-on experience without the risk. Heidi Vella learns from VR training experts to find out what the technology can offer in the skills and training space
27 A new era in underground scaling Normet
Exploration
28 Age of AI exploration As the world continues its journey through the energy transition, the need for more efficient tools to track down sources of key metals and minerals only increases. Artificial intelligence offers huge potential for mineral exploration, not only providing increased speed and efficiency but also offering a minimal environmental impact compared with
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