All articles by Nikki Thompson

How ELOKON and Carroll Technologies’ strategic distribution partnership will enhance industrial safety

ELOKON, a global leader in advanced safety and fleet management systems for industrial vehicles, has announced its strategic partnership with…
Zero-carbon tunnels: is there light at the end?

To meet the key target of the 2015 Paris Agreement - limiting the increase in average global temperatures to 1.5°C…
Normet introduces automation for explosives charging in underground mining

Underground safety and productivity challenges in mining are growing more complex. While the industry has made strides in safety innovations…
Ensuring reliable fuel cell performance: the importance of cathode air filtration

Fuel cells require a constant supply of clean air to function properly. Air compressors/blowers are used to force air into…
Transforming mine safety and efficiency: The Benefits of remote wireless condition monitoring

Mining operations have historically relied on inspection and manual survey to detect ground movement. However, the mining industry is rapidly…

‘Fail fast, learn fast’ – digital twins and mining in the 21st century

In 2012, Normet launched the world’s first virtual reality (VR) training simulator in mining and tunnelling. It was developed in…
‘New technology, new territory’ – a new safety culture needed in an age of mining BEVs

Government commitments to reach net zero by 2050 has had a major impact on carbon-heavy industries. Mining industry has a…
Disrupting minerals exploration

Xplor is BHP’s unique accelerator designed for innovative explorers with early-stage exploration concepts needed to unlock future critical minerals resources.…
Will the need for green ammonia drive the demand for renewable hydrogen?

Existing ammonia markets are projected to increase by 20% to 2030. However, more than 70% of ammonia production today is…
A vehicle to accelerate decarbonisation: What is Power-to-X and how is it used in industry?

Decarbonising heavy industry used to seem like an impossible task. For sectors such as chemicals production, steelmaking, and long-haul transport,…