Thanks to Immersive Technologies, mining professionals can now connect with leading experts in the field and build their skill sets in a controlled environment. Young professionals starting out in the mining industry face a steep learning curve. Once on the job, they’re expected to take on critical roles in a field that allows little room for error and that relies …
AI is Put to the Test in Ontario Nickel Mining Exploration
Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to control the costs of exploratory drilling and make worksites more efficient. Exploratory drilling is a necessary but costly expense for mining companies. While finding new drilling targets is essential to keep operations profitable, it can be resource-intensive to dig imprecisely. That’s why mining companies need to be confident about …
US and Australia Team Up to Capitalize on Rare-Earth Metal Supply
An emerging partnership between the US and Australia promises to change the market for rare-earth metals. Here’s what mining companies can do to prepare for it. From smartphones with longer battery lives to increasingly sophisticated military equipment, many recent technological advances can be traced back to rare-earth metals — elements such as lanthanum, cerium, and dysprosium. Due to the importance …
Sigma’s Potential Partnership with Tesla Could Transform Lithium Mining
Negotiations between the lithium supplier and Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer point toward an emerging market for the critical battery ingredient.
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Invest in Gold Mining
Central bank easing has driven up gold prices. Here’s what that means for gold mining companies and the people who invest in them.