Features - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/features/ 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 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:05:29 +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 Features - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/features/ 32 32 Explainer: what is lithium ‘fingerprinting’? https://www.mining-technology.com/features/explainer-what-is-lithium-fingerprinting/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/06/Aussie-lithium-mine-opening.jpg Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:48:53 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/explainer-what-is-lithium-fingerprinting/ Researchers in Australia have developed a new method of ‘fingerprinting’ lithium and other critical minerals in the energy transition.

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]]> Australian miners at the forefront of the robotics revolution https://www.mining-technology.com/features/australian-miners-at-the-forefront-of-the-robotics-revolution/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/06/CM20220830-2e664-9168c.jpg Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 As robotic technology advances, Rio Tinto and BHP lead the way in deploying automated systems to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

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]]> Deep-sea mining: dispute settlements under international investment law https://www.mining-technology.com/features/deep-sea-mining-dispute-settlements-under-international-investment-law/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/shutterstock_2202842353.jpg Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 In our series about international deep-sea mining regulation, we explore how international investment law could be applied to dispute resolution.

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]]> Cleaner fuels – a bridge to electrification? https://www.mining-technology.com/features/cleaner-fuels-a-bridge-to-electrification/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/shutterstock_2376936495.jpg Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Many mining companies are turning to cleaner fuels as an immediate solution to reducing operational emissions.

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]]> What does the US election mean for business and the climate?   https://www.mining-technology.com/features/what-does-the-us-election-mean-for-business-and-the-climate/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/06/US-election.jpg Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:15:52 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/what-does-the-us-election-mean-for-business-and-the-climate/ GlobalData’s Deep Dive into the 2024 US Elections report looks at the potential impacts of the US election.

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]]> Deep-sea mining: Dispute resolution under ISA regulation https://www.mining-technology.com/features/deep-sea-mining-dispute-resolution-under-isa-regulation/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/shutterstock_2120455040.jpg Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/deep-sea-mining-dispute-resolution-under-isa-regulation/ In a series about international deep-sea mining regulation, we look at what miners need to know about dispute resolution under the different regimes involved in exploration agreements.

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]]> Can Australia step up its rare earths game? https://www.mining-technology.com/features/can-australia-step-up-its-rare-earths-game/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/shutterstock_2246154537.jpg Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 With Western governments attempting to move away from China’s rare earths dominance, we look at whether Australia can emerge as a leading global supplier.

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]]> Deep-sea mining: Exploration rights under ISA regulation https://www.mining-technology.com/features/deep-sea-exploration-rights-under-international-seabed-authority-regulations/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/shutterstock_682265773.jpg Wed, 29 May 2024 11:29:16 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/deep-sea-exploration-rights-under-international-seabed-authority-regulations/ In a series about international deep-sea mining regulation, we look at setting up sponsorship agreements between contractors and sponsoring states.

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]]> How Impossible Metals plans to mine the seabed with autonomous robots https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/how-impossible-metals-plans-to-mine-the-seabed-with-autonomous-robots/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/Impossible-Metals-Eureka-II.jpg Wed, 29 May 2024 09:55:24 +0000 Impossible Metals co-founder Jason Gillham discusses the company's UAVs, deep-sea mining plans and environmental outlook.

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]]> Designing a fully electric mine with Norge Mineraler and ABB https://www.mining-technology.com/features/designing-a-fully-electric-mine-with-norge-mineraler-and-abb/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/abb-norge-mineraler-electrification.jpg Fri, 24 May 2024 10:20:11 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/designing-a-fully-electric-mine-with-norge-mineraler-and-abb/ We hear from Norge Mineraler and ABB about how they plan to develop a fully electric new mine in Norway

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