January 2024

Welcome to the January/February issue of Global Mining Review magazine! Dive into our latest range of content covering key topics, such as: tailings management, sustainability, AI, conveying solutions, networks & communications, and condition monitoring. The issue features insightful contributions from industry giants – including Innovative Wireless Technologies, Dyno Nobel, Weir Minerals, Stantec, Flexco, Metso, and more – as well as a special report on potential trends for the mining industry in 2024 from Deloitte.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT).

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Navigating Global Challenges And Opportunities
Ian Sanders, Global Mining & Metals Sector Leader, Deloitte Global, presents 10 trends that could define 2024 for the mining and metals industry.

Digging Into Converged Wireless Networks
Paul May, Innovative Wireless Technologies, USA, evaluates the advantages of wireless mesh technology for the digital transformation of subterranean operations.

The Future Of Energy-Efficient Haulage
Nik Gresshoff and Matt Youngblood, Railveyor, Canada, review how operators can cut costs and emissions by implementing an electric haulage system.

Belt Cleaner Monitoring: The Smart Way
Travis Vliem, Flexco, USA, outlines how implementing an IoT system into a mining facility’s belt cleaning process can boost performance and profitability.

Too Soon On The Scrapheap?
Leslie David, Conveyor Belt Specialist, describes the causes and effects of conveyor belt wear and tear, as well as the reasons why there are such huge disparities in operational lifetime and durability between one manufacturer and another.

Seeing The Bigger Picture
Miguel Valenzuela, Dyno Nobel Americas, examines how adopting a broader perspective can optimise mill throughput and boost profits.

Unlocking Efficiency And Sustainability
Piia Suvio and Tomi Ravattinen, Metso, Finland, address the comprehensive tailings and water-driven solutions that can guide the mining industry towards a more sustainable future.

De-Risking Tailings Management
Simon Acutt, Weir Minerals, Australia, explores how strategies such as pipe loop testing and coarse particle flotation can help promote sustainability in tailings management.

The Next Generation Of Engineers Of Record
Sam Abbaszadeh and Amanda Adams, Stantec, USA, assess the opportunities to attract the next generation of tailings engineers in a Q&A with Will Owen, Editor of Global Mining Review.

Embracing Generative AI In Mining
Bibhrajit Halder, SafeAI, USA, details how generative AI can enhance a wide range of functions in the mining industry.

From Pitstops To Payloads
Will Owen, Editor of Global Mining Review, conducts a Q&A with Gonzalo Otegui and David Rogers, McLaren Applied, to learn about the benefits provided by technologies brought over from motorsport to the mining industry.

DLE: A Game Changer For Battery Metal Demand
Alberta’s Volt Lithium profiles its direct lithium extraction technology and outlines its course to commercial production across North America.

The Power Of Satellite Communications
Joel Schroeder, Intelsat, explains the benefits of implementing satellite communications in digital mining operations.

A New, More Strategic, Way To Mine
Glenn Barlow and Ross Milne, Dassault Systèmes, France, consider how companies can adopt strategic mine planning and parametric design to improve flexibility and revenue.

Preventive Maintenance For Peak Productivity
Thiago Henrique Buoso, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Brazil, discusses how choosing the right condition monitoring system can minimise downtime and maximise ROI.

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