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Canada leads sustainable mining push

Smruthi Nadig — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

To reap the benefits of critical mineral demand from the energy transition, companies must mine more sustainably, says Teck Resources CEO.

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Slow EV sales are proving problematic for Australia’s lithium miners

Eve Thomas — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:46:42 +0000

Plummeting lithium prices have wreaked havoc on the Australian mining sector, as slow EV sales see supply exceed demand.

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How sovereign wealth funds are affecting industries and macroeconomics

Kris Cooper — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

As sovereign wealth funds grow in size, finance experts offer insight into their position and influence in the global economy.

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Finding purpose in BRICS: expanding mineral markets in Africa and Middle East

Smruthi Nadig — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:16:28 +0000

The expansion of BRICS marks an important step for the forum and the African continent as the growth potential of the group in the critical minerals supply chain.

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Why does Kuwait struggle to attract FDI?

Hassan Jivraj — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

An over-reliance on oil is one reason, but the low FDI inflows seen in Kuwait in recent years come as a result of myriad issues.

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The nuclear icebreakers enabling drilling in Russia’s Arctic

Smruthi Nadig — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Some countries want to develop the Arctic, and Russia’s multifunctional nuclear vessel looks to expand shipping routes to Europe and Asia.

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Coral or Coal: Planning around the Great Barrier Reef

Smruthi Nadig — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

What caused Australia’s first environmental block on a mine development? Let's look at the unique mining risks on the Great Barrier Reef.

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“Continuous improvement”: Inside Orica’s wireless blasting process

Nnamdi Anyadike — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As miners look to embrace more innovation, drilling and blasting processes are augmented with wireless connectivity and autonomous operation.

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Keeping up with cobalt: demand and opportunity in Australia

Smruthi Nadig — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Cobalt is one of the most versatile minerals, but concerns remain as to its extraction methods. Smruthi Nadig investigates.

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On a roll: how nitrogen is fast becoming the tyre-filler of choice

Andrew Tunnicliffe — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:09:53 +0000

Fires at mines are a common concern, but there are options to minimise the risk by reducing the use of oxygen, including nitrogen tyres.

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