Using renewable energy in preference of fossil fuels may require miners to reconsider the demand requirements of their on-site fleets to suit the economic parameters offered by new power sources. Research by an Australian and Canadian working group, including Malcolm Powell of the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute, has…

If it acts adeptly, Australia’s manufacturing sector could play an important role in helping the country reach its net zero carbon target by 2050. According to Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), bold action by the nation’s manufacturers could result in five onshore ‘clean-tech’ supply chains, which could generate up to $215…

An Australian minerals industry export advocate has renewed its call for sector players to be better prepared when offering their mining equipment, technology and services (METS) to the global market. Earlier this year, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) updated a METS-related builder tool designed for Australian export companies.…

A recent series of export controls imposed on critical minerals and their associated technologies by China has highlighted the potential supply chain risks of protectionist policies, as well as the impediment fragmented critical mineral markets would be to the energy transition. Antimony is the latest critical mineral to be targeted…

While mid-tier metal producers and mining giants may have some fundamental differences in relation to corporate and operational strategies, they are generally on the same page when it comes to health and safety. Although adhering to the sometimes investor-driven principles of environmental, social and governance (ESG) plays a motivational part,…

Mine site emergencies can come in many forms that are driven by both environmental extremities and the operations themselves. These include fires, floods, chemical spills or incidents, fumes, vapour gas or radiation leaks, explosions, aircraft issues, plant and vehicles, electrical problems, staff injuries (or fatalities), terrorism and unauthorised entry. In…

While the global energy transition will require electrofuels (e-fuels), their infusion into the alternative electricity grid is still dependant on the successful deployment of other nascent and expensive technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture. As a result of challenging market dynamics, it could be some time before e-fuels become available…

Since an active Western Australian-based explorer was taken out by a joint venture involving billionaire Gina Rinehart due to the former’s Pilbara lithium holdings, questions remain of what is in store for one of the country’s most exciting emerging greenfields base metal plays. The project is Andover, located some 35…