March 2025

The March issue of Global Mining Review is out now, featuring a cover from TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and a myriad of articles which look to the future of the mining industry. With topics such as Trucks & Tyres, Technology Innovation, Water Management & Filtration, Fuels & Lubricants, and more, this edition delves into the how’s and why’s of mining efficiency, safety, and reliability. With contributions from experts such as ABB, ION Commodities, Klüber Lubrication, and MEVCO, this issue is full of critical knowledge to aid in a successful mining future. Also in this issue, a preview of some of this year’s bauma attendees, their specialties, and where to find them at the event.

This month's front cover is brought to you by TotalEnergies Lubrifiants.

Guest Comment

Industry News

Nickel Market In Transition
Luc Lachance, Metals and Mining, ION Commodoties, Canada, considers the challenges and opportunities facing the global nickel market beyond 2024.

Sustainable Lubrication: A Collaborative Approach To Modern Mining
Luiz Claudio Sampaio, specialist in mining lubrication, emphasises the need for lubricants to create a more sustainable future for the mining industry.

Unlocking Energy Efficiency And Longevity In Mining
Francesco Giuseppe Lanzillotta, Klüber Lubrication, Germany, explains how implementing energy-efficient lubricant in mining operations can enhance sustainability and deliver substantial savings.

Understanding Large OTR Tyre Service Trucks
Adam Oppermann, Stellar, USA, examines the use of large off-the-road tyre service trucks in the mining industry.

Ensuring Productivity, Sustainability, And Safety In Deep Underground Mining
Haydn Roberts (HR), CEO of MST Global, details how MST's real-time geospatial digital twin platform and digital ecosystem enhance mission-critical functions of productivity, sustainability, connectivity, and safety in a Q&A with Will Owen (WO), Editor of Global Mining Review.

The EVolution Of Mining
Jack Rickey, MEVCO, USA, explores the rise of electric light vehicles – the best first step towards decarbonisation.

bauma Preview 2025
Ahead of bauma 2025 in April, Global Mining Review previews some of the companies that will be exhibiting at the Trade Fair Center Messe München.

The Power Of Training
Nick Striegel and Jon Hood, Caterpillar, USA, ponder the training options that mining operations have when it comes to operator equipment and technology.

Mills Don't Have To Be Big To Go Gearless
Maarten van de Vijfeijken, ABB, Switzerland, weighs up the pros and cons of different mill drives, and their impacts on the mining industry.

Driving Change
Alexander Kanaris, VDG (Van der Graaf), USA, describes how drum motors offer a solution to many traditional conveyor drive issues faced by the mining industry.

Delivering Drone Technology And Capability In Mining
Matthew MacKinnon and David W. Jaunay, Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc, USA, outline the role of drones in developing the mining industry.

Mining's Digital Revolution
Anu Mahesh, Yokogawa, discusses tailored digital solutions for efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Digging Deeper Into Reliability
Erik Lindhjem, Emerson, USA, evaluates how continuous condition monitoring is helping mining organisations capture and maintain a competitive advantage.

March 2025

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