Big bang theory
Recent innovations are moving blasting towards the direction of automation, with a focus on safety and increased productivity
Technical awareness
By pooling resources, sharing research costs and making use of government funding, the various players in the industry are getting better value for their R&D spend
Fuel for thought
From artificial solar islands to hydrogen cells using platinum membranes, miners are developing technologies to take them into a more energy-efficient future.
Safe zone
Risk is a constant in the mining industry but reducing it and getting executives to identify and manage it is the main issue.
Number crunching
Big data is aiding both exploration and day-to-day operations, allowing companies to plan far ahead
