Much of the non-mining press continues to focus on environmental impact in the form of carbon emissions and accidents in mining. Mining operations typically … read more …
Social perceptions of the mining industry
State of Play: Cybersecurity – It’s all about strategy
“I think that done properly it will be a competitive advantage for us.” With accelerating technology change, the disruption of incumbent business models is … read more …
Shining a light on the unhealthy side of mining
Imagine if technology permitted us to go back through someone’s genetic history and provide a lens on exactly how and when they developed a … read more …
Covid-19 in resources: Disruption, decentralisation and dynamism
The resources industry, with global value chains, extensive travel schedules and a volatile price environment, was seemingly vulnerable to a pandemic. However, the industry’s … read more …
Changing ecosystem dynamics
In the natural world, ecosystems develop when a range of different organisms depend on each other to survive in a mostly independent system. Ecosystems … read more …
Why are people so excited about nuclear mines?
The mining industry has always faced the challenge of ensuring reliable power in remote areas. As the number of tier 1 and 2 discoveries … read more …
Introducing the State of Play: Cybersecurity serialised report
“Cybersecurity touches everything, it is like breathing” Mining plays an interesting role in the global economy; it is central to the development of all … read more …
Power to the (first) people
Indigenous populations are increasing at a greater rate than the general population in Australia, New Zealand, United States and Canada. Global Indigenous communities are … read more …
Covid-19: An Australian case study
In understanding the potential lifecycle of the covid-19 and its impact on the resources industry, it’s helpful to look at a case study that … read more …
Covid-19: People, trade, and tax
The response to the covid-19 pandemic has been a collaborative effort generally led by government, but in close collaboration with the private sector. In … read more …