autonomous mining systems

Australia maps a bold future with AI powered atlas and multibillion plan to unlock critical minerals and lead the global clean energy transition

It’s not every day that a government geoscience leader talks about AI assistants, rare earth mapping, and century-long prosperity in the same breath – but that’s exactly what Melissa Harris did in Perth.

By Jamie Wade on October 3, 2025
ESG, Stakeholder Communication, Sustainable Practices, Long-term Planning, Innovation, Research and Development, Technology Adoption, Risk, Risk Mitigation, Exploration, Airborne geophysical surveys and mapping, Geological exploration and resource modelling, Remote sensing techniques in mineral exploration, Geoscience data visualisation and analytics
Australia
Silica Sand, Lithium, Graphite, Tantalum, Base Metals, Rare Earth Elements, Niobium, Copper, Neodymium, Indium, Nickel, Dysprosium, Gallium, Zinc, Aluminium/Bauxite, Yttrium, Germanium, Cobalt, Scandium, Industrial Minerals, Strategic Minerals

Turning rocks into riches with smart sorting that cuts waste, boosts recovery and powers the next generation of leaner, cleaner mining

As ore grades decline and sustainability pressures rise, mining operations are being forced to find new ways to optimise resource extraction.

By Jamie Wade on July 25, 2025
Efficiency, Production Optimisation, Process Improvement, Mineral Processing, Costs, Cost Control, ESG, Waste Management, Innovation, Process Innovation, Mines & Projects, Mine Profiles, Project Overviews, Case Studies
Australia, New South Wales, North America, United States, Alaska, South America
Phosphate Rock (Apatite), Strategic Minerals, Precious Metals, Lithium, Gold, Base Metals, Copper, Tin, Industrial Minerals, Silica Sand