All articles by Caroline Peachey

How AI predictive maintenance helps mining overcome dirty power

In the mining sector, where production delays can ripple through global supply chains and downtime often translates to millions in…
Infrastructure and cost seen as main barriers to BEVs in mining: survey

Recent advancements in electric vehicle (EV) and battery technology have made it feasible to electrify large-scale mining equipment including haul…
Exploring US efforts to find a secure supply of rare earth elements

In April, China imposed a new round of export controls on seven rare earth elements (REEs) that are essential for…
UK must use existing strengths to lead in critical minerals

There is still an opportunity for the UK to take on a leadership role in critical minerals. However, the government’s…
Unlocking investment in critical minerals in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan hosts substantial reserves of critical minerals including rare earth elements (REEs), copper, lithium, tungsten, tantalum as well as other…

PDAC 2025: SMRs to help decarbonise mining in Canada

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are expected to help decarbonise mining operations in Canada, according to speakers at PDAC 2025 in…
PDAC 2025: Kazakh uranium miners look to take advantage of nuclear resurgence

Kazakhstan, the world’s largest uranium producer, is hoping to capitalise on a nuclear power resurgence, according to mining executives speaking…
New Zealand’s critical minerals list: updates, export targets and industry reaction

New Zealand has published its national minerals strategy and critical minerals list, revealing an aim to double minerals exports to…
Trump 2.0: critical minerals, China and the IRA

With the guiding principle of the Trump 2.0 administration shifting back to security, we can expect a tougher stance on…
CarbonScape plans to build biographite plant in Finland

New Zealand-based CarbonScape and biomass developer Stora Enso have announced plans to build a biographite demonstration plant in Kotka, southern…

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