All articles by Lizzie Waymouth
Lizzie Waymouth
How South Africa’s new mobile rescue winch is making mines safer
From Mexico to China, mine collapses are a constant threat to the people who work beneath the earth. And with…
Wide bandwidth and wide-ranging benefits: why miners are investing in 5G
As automation becomes increasingly integrated into mining operations, the need for a network with the bandwidth and capacity to handle…
Why mining operators are making the move to hybrid power sources
As mining operations look to offset their carbon footprint, many are turning to flexible hybrid power plants to provide the…
Polymetallic nodule extraction: the future of deep-sea mining
The deep-sea floor is home to billions of tonnes of polymetallic nodules, which contain metals that are key to manufacturing…
NMA president and CEO Rich Nolan on the future of the mining industry
A year and a half into the global pandemic, the mining industry is working hard to recover from the disruption…
How Chile’s lithium mining industry is cleaning up its act
Lithium is the mineral of our century. Crucial to the batteries that power some of the world’s most basic –…
Why offshore wind partnerships are proving so attractive to oil and gas companies
With Covid-19 turning the world’s economy on its head and oil prices taking a downturn, the oil and gas industry…
How oil discovery in Guyana could reverse the country’s fortunes
For decades, Guyana has been riven by civil strife, brain drain and corruption – but a massive offshore oil discovery…
How VR and AR simulation could define the future of training offshore workers
For years chained to book learning – or else, gruelling on-site exercises – energy companies are increasingly exploiting the huge…
The drone age: Making offshore rig inspection safer and more accurate
The exterior inspection of an offshore oil rig – often involving dangerous work at dizzying heights – poses significant health…