Research indicates that the mining sector is increasingly looking towards artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its on-site drug and alcohol testing practices. This trend is driven by the need for enhanced safety measures in environments where the stakes are particularly high. However, while AI holds significant promise for revolutionising these…

As miners increasingly adopt and develop automation and electrification technologies across their operations, cost pressures related to cabling are expected to surge as a consequence. While miners continue to invest in expansions of on-site communications infrastructure, rising copper prices may trigger purchase hesitation, forcing mining companies to regulate their production…

Successful shaft sinking and design are highly dependent on the selection of a suitable method and equipment, requiring comprehensive information about rock mass in the area, its properties, and behaviour in different stress conditions. Conventional shaft sinking is typically carried out using controlled blasting, where a series of blast holes…

With open pit mines now reaching depths of more than a kilometre, slope stability, failure mitigation, and effective monitoring of pit walls are becoming increasingly complex and crucial for safe and productive operations. The consequences of inadequate slope design and stability monitoring can be severe. In the two years leading…

Until the global minerals sector can rely entirely on alternative energy sources, diesel fuel will remain essential for many miners, especially when other options are inaccessible. One step mining companies can take in the meantime is to eliminate microbial contamination from diesel with biocides. Biocides not only help maintain equipment…

A key challenge in the mining sector is identifying effective welding solutions for harsh environments. To address this, the industry can adopt several advanced strategies. According to Active Market Research (ARM), stringent safety and environmental regulations regarding emissions and waste disposal in many regions significantly influence the design and operation…

Australia’s minerals sector may be on the brink of another resources boom, driven by the nation’s critical minerals endowment and its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This time, however, the primary market will not be China, as it was during the early 2000s, but neighbouring India. In…

Aeris Resources is expanding its flagship Tritton Copper operation in central New SouthWales (NSW), underpinned by the copper-gold-silver Constellation deposit. In March 2025, Aeris reported a significant upgrade to the Constellation deposit’s mineral resource, estimating 7.6million tonnes at 2.01 per cent copper, 0.66 grams per tonne gold, and 2.5 grams…