Analysis - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/analysis/ Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and mineral commodities Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:19:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/01/cropped-Mining-Technology-Favicon-1-32x32.png Analysis - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/analysis/ 32 32 Canada leads sustainable mining push https://www.mining-technology.com/features/canada-leads-a-sustainable-mining/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/nord_PMX_800x450-1.jpg 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 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/slow-ev-sales-are-proving-problematic-for-australias-lithium-miners/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/01/shutterstock_2333774637.jpg Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:46:42 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/slow-ev-sales-are-proving-problematic-for-australias-lithium-miners/ 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 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/how-sovereign-wealth-funds-are-affecting-industries-and-macroeconomics/ https://www.mining-technology.com/news/how-sovereign-wealth-funds-are-affecting-industries-and-macroeconomics/#respond https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/SWFs.jpg 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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]]> https://www.mining-technology.com/news/how-sovereign-wealth-funds-are-affecting-industries-and-macroeconomics/feed/ 0 Finding purpose in BRICS: expanding mineral markets in Africa and Middle East  https://www.mining-technology.com/features/brics-expanding-mineral-market-in-africa-and-middle-east/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/10/GettyImages_1633159328.2048_0_1.jpg Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:16:28 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/brics-expanding-mineral-market-in-africa-and-middle-east/ 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? https://www.mining-technology.com/features/kuwait-fdi-struggle-oil-investment-middle-east/ https://www.mining-technology.com/features/kuwait-fdi-struggle-oil-investment-middle-east/#respond https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/shutterstock_1304169382.jpg 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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]]> https://www.mining-technology.com/features/kuwait-fdi-struggle-oil-investment-middle-east/feed/ 0 The nuclear icebreakers enabling drilling in Russia’s Arctic  https://www.mining-technology.com/features/the-nuclear-icebreakers-enabling-drilling-in-russias-arctic/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/08/shutterstock_1153631344-1.jpg Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/the-nuclear-icebreakers-enabling-drilling-in-russias-arctic/ 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  https://www.mining-technology.com/features/coral-or-coal-planning-around-the-great-barrier-reef/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/06/GettyImages-1316053169.jpg 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 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/inside-oricas-wireless-blasting-process/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/06/WebGen™-200-Encoder-programs-the-primer-with-encryption-codes-blast-ID-and-delay-times.jpg 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  https://www.mining-technology.com/features/keeping-up-with-cobalt-demand-and-opportunity-in-australia/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/06/23a-Glencore-1-777x437-1.jpg 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 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/how-nitrogen-is-fast-becoming-the-tyre-filler-of-choice/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/06/GettyImages-1302979644.jpg Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:09:53 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/how-nitrogen-is-fast-becoming-the-tyre-filler-of-choice/ 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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