Smruthi Nadig, Author at Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/author/smruthinadig/ 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 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:56:09 +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 Smruthi Nadig, Author at Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/author/smruthinadig/ 32 32 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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]]> Platinum mining in uncertain times: producers navigate revenue losses and weaker demand https://www.mining-technology.com/features/platinum-mining-in-uncertain-time/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/GettyImages-1083270832.jpg Wed, 15 May 2024 09:02:16 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/platinum-mining-in-uncertain-time/ Platinum supply has dropped due to weak demand, causing revenue losses and job cuts in South Africa, the largest producer.

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]]> India’s electoral bonds scheme reveals Vedanta’s link with political parties https://www.mining-technology.com/features/india-electoral-bonds-scheme-reveals-vedantas-link-with-political-parties/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/GettyImages-1240563361.jpg Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 India's Vedanta Group is among the top donors to political parties in India through the opaque "unconstitutional" electoral bonds scheme.

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]]> Australian miners power ahead with equipment electrification https://www.mining-technology.com/features/australian-miners-power-ahead-with-equipment-electrification/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/GettyImages-1754776875.jpg Wed, 08 May 2024 12:09:44 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/australian-miners-power-ahead-with-equipment-electrification/ We look at projects leading the way in the electrification of mining equipment - a vital move towards reducing emissions from operations.

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]]> Chemical contamination: cyanide risks in the spotlight https://www.mining-technology.com/features/chemical-contamination-landslide-in-turkey-puts-cyanide-risks-into-spotlight/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/04/GettyImages-1443660378.jpg Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 In February, a landslide at Çöpler mine in Turkey again highlighted the issue of hazardous chemicals such as cyanide in mining.

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]]> Top ten nickel-producing countries in 2023 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/top-ten-nickel-producing-countries-in-2023/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/shutterstock_1634861758.2048_0_1-1.jpg Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, and New Caledonia were among the largest nickel-producing countries in 2023, according to GlobalData.

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]]> Free flights and resort-style living: FIFO working in Western Australia https://www.mining-technology.com/features/free-flights-and-resort-style-living-for-fifo-workers-in-australia/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/Ken_s-Bore-Resort-Pool.2048_0_1.jpg Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Australia's Mineral Resources launched direct flights and resort-style accommodation for its fly-in and fly-out (FIFO) workers.

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]]> Record high methane emissions from fossil fuels in 2023, IEA says https://www.mining-technology.com/news/record-high-methane-emissions-from-fossil-fuels-in-2023-iea-says/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/GettyImages-1142608656.jpg Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:19:55 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/record-high-methane-emissions-from-fossil-fuels-in-2023-iea-says/ The IEA latest report shows that methane emissions from the energy sector reached about 120 million tonnes in 2023, a record high.

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]]> Australia’s push for higher ESG standards in critical minerals industry https://www.mining-technology.com/features/australias-push-for-higher-esg-standards-in-critical-minerals-industry/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/GettyImages-869037434.jpg Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/australias-push-for-higher-esg-standards-in-critical-minerals-industry/ The Australian government promotes ESG practices in critical minerals mining, pushing companies towards sustainability and net-zero emissions.

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]]> Impala Platinum records loss in 2023 despite higher sales volumes https://www.mining-technology.com/news/impala-platinum-records-loss-in-2023-despite-higher-sales-volumes/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/large14.jpg Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:28:36 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/impala-platinum-records-loss-in-2023-despite-higher-sales-volumes/ South Africa’s Impala Platinum has cited its year-end performance to the 11 Shaft tragedy that killed 13 employees.

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