Editor's letter

With Anthony Albanese now appointed for a second term in office, we look at his priorities for Australia’s mining and critical minerals.

Australia is currently the world’s largest producer of lithium. However, the long-term success of the industry depends on a holistic approach ─ one that combines sustainability, innovation and strategic positioning.

Developing better battery recycling capabilities will be vital in this context, says Danielle Spalding of Cirba Solutions in an interview, flagging that the industry is already “on the cusp of a big change”.

We also examine the scope for miners to retrofit high-emissions diesel trucks with battery-electric technology and look at how producing sand from mining waste can help address the growing tailings challenge.

GlobalData shares a perspective on how the Internet of Things is helping to improve productivity, safety and ESG compliance within the mining sector.

Finally, we review GRX25, which took place in Brisbane last month.

Caroline Peachey, editor