Editor's letter

Back to the future

The past and the future are all wrapped up in this month’s issue, as the industry looks to make the most of projects thought long-forgotten, while also looking to capitalise on opportunities yet to be discovered. 

The issues posed by disused mines need not all be about dealing with complexities around decommissioning – there is still untapped potential that could be explored. We find out how. We also look at the impact of the closure of one of Australia’s most iconic mines, Glencore’s Mount Isa.  

Elsewhere in this issue, as the world races towards net zero, we look at what kind of impact Australia’s nuclear plans might have on the energy industry, and find out how Internet of Things technologies can help miners with ESG monitoring and reporting.  

Our look to the future also takes a snapshot of efforts to explore the next frontier in mining, as opportunities in space might prove to be closer than many think.  

David Sawers, editor