February 2025

The January/February issue of Global Mining Review is out now, featuring cover advertiser Austin Powder’s in-depth analysis of a major copper mine project in Latin America, sharing valuable technical insights. Covering Drill & Blast, Networks & Communications, Conveyors & Dust Control, Roof & Ground Support, and more, this edition explores some of the cutting-edge solutions shaping the industry today. With expert knowledge from Deloitte, Orica, Thermo Fisher, ABB, and other key contributors, this issue is a must-read for mining professionals seeking the latest industry information.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Austin Powder.

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Creating Resilient Mining And Metals Organisations Through Future-Fit Leadership
Ian Sanders, Global Mining & Metals sector leader, Deloitte Global, explores how a fresh leadership approach across 10 key trends could help transform the industry through 2025.

Partnering For Success
Abraham Lindo, Austin Powder, Panama, provides some technical learnings and takeaways from a major copper mine project in Latin America.

Securing The Depths
Rual Abreu, Normet, describes how new ground support technology is providing cost-effective solutions to safety demands in today’s ever-deepening mines.

Advanced Cavity Solutions
Anthony Ferrenbach, Weber Mining & Tunnelling, Mexico, emphasises how the use of injectable resins can help prevent accidents and optimise the caving process.

Echoes In The Mines: Mining’s Digital Communication Shift
Oliver Kieffer, Becker Mining Systems, Germany, evaluates the key communication challenges faced by the mining industry, and presents some of the innovative technologies available to combat them.

Invest In The Best
Vinicius Vilela, Metso, USA, makes the case for investing in premium range mining crushers with integrated technology and long-term reliability.

Accelerating What Is Possible In Global Mining
The Rajant Global Mining Team summarises the advantages of mesh networking technology in improving the connectivity of mines and ensuring they operate smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

The New Era Of Drill And Blast
Orica Digital Solutions highlights the advances in drill and blast technology that can improve decision-making, foster collaboration, and enhance operational efficiency.

Blasting With Precision
Scott G. Giltner and Alex Schwenk, Dyno Nobel, examine how accurate blast design technologies succeeded in extending the lifespan of a mine and accessing US$1 billion of ore.

Advanced Elemental Analysis In Mining Operations
Christina Drathen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Germany, delves into elemental analysis’ crucial role in the mining industry, some of the challenges it can help overcome, and how specific technologies and approaches can deliver best results.

Back To Basics
Nicholas Brink and Amanda Adams, Stantec, USA, address how alternative tailings disposal can learn from conventional design best practices.

Critical Minerals, Critical Decisions
Teague Egan, EnergyX, USA, assesses the current state of the US critical minerals mining sector, with a particular focus on the future prospects of US domestic lithium extraction.

Ultimate Uptime
Peter Bradley, Continental, explains the best ways to extend conveyor belt life in order to protect profits.

Playing By The Rules
Aaron Wilson, Flexco, USA, clarifies how companies can navigate upcoming dust regulations around the belt conveying process.

Conquering Conveyor Spillage
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, USA, establishes the importance of sealing dust and preventing spillage at mine conveyor transfer points.

February 2025

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