Editor's letter

When it comes to drill and blast, innovation is at the forefront and sustainability is high on the agenda. We explore how miners are looking to integrate AI/ML into their operations alongside greener technologies.

Moving to copper, we examine the potential for Australia – currently the world’s eighth largest producer – to expand its supply supported by technological innovation and training to enable access to deeper ore.

In South Australia, we also look at BHP’s plans to shift transport of copper from road to rail between Pimba and Port Adelaide in collaboration with Aurizon.

Elsewhere, GlobalData looks at how researchers from Flinders University in Australia have developed a safer, more sustainable way to recover gold from electronic waste or ore.

Finally, we speak to the World Nuclear Transport Institute about the latest guidance for transport of uranium ore concentrates and how the organisation can help new entrants into the sector.

Caroline Peachey, editor