This blog post sheds light on the often volatile nature of mining careers, with a focus on the critical events of 2013 that led to widespread layoffs of geologists, illustrating the risks that lie beneath the surface of this seemingly secure profession.
Read MoreLightning Machines has been awarded funding to investigate the application of high voltage electric pulses in the recovey of raw materials from electric vehicle (EV) motors.
Read MoreWe have launched a new Sustainable Mining and Mineral Processing Technology group on LinkedIn, with the aim of knowledge transfer between members of technological developments in this field that will promote sustainable, lower carbon footprint mining.
Read MoreThe concept of green or sustainable metals and their economic viability has come up in conversations I’ve been having several times in recent weeks, it seems timely to articulate some thoughts on it.
Read MoreIn July 2022 the UK government unveiled it’s first ‘Critical Minerals Strategy’ dubbed ‘Resilience for the Future. The Critical Minerals Association have hosted a discussion panel on the strategy, and here review that discussion and add our own thoughts.
Read MoreDo we mine enough metals to convert entirely to energy generation from sustainable sources (e.g. wind and solar)? Almost definitely not!
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