Articles by Mining IQ Editorial

As the kick off to Mining IQ’s 2 nd annual Mining Procurement & Supply APAC conference , we organised a closed door mining executive debate evening, to discuss what were really providing the biggest challenges for mining companies across the APAC region. Procurement heads from companies such as Rio Tinto , BHP Billiton , Newmont, St. Barbara, Karara Mining, Arrium/OneSteel, Evolution...Full Article »

Take a look at the second edition of the Weird and Wonderful World of Mining - The Infographic! This week we look at the importance of gold and platinum, an interesting story about an African emperor and what minerals go into making a TV!    ...Full Article »

Mining IQ is proud to present The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining. This mining infograph contains loads of interesting and valuable facts to be shared and enjoyed throughout the mining industry and community.    ...Full Article »

Ahead of the Business Improvement in Mining Event in South Africa this May, Mining IQ caught up with Julie Trequrtha, Head of Sales for SAP to discuss some of the major issues facing companies and their mobile solutions. 2013 will feature new expert speakers and deliver unmatched content that will truly facilitate business improvement in mining. Read the below interview to discuver what you...Full Article »

To bring out the best in its employees, Sina Safety Solutions ’ Managing Director Ruth Jenkins says her company puts a lot of effort into leadership and dealing with at risk behavours . “It’s hard work getting to where we need to be,” says Jenkins. And whether it’s the staff in your company or the people in your community, company leaders can be just the help they...Full Article »

One of the greatest assets in breaking down mining stereotypes is the pioneers in progressive mine rehabilitation. Environmentally friendly processes and increasingly diverse ecosystems are becoming the standard as companies consider local ecosystem rehabilitation as a part of the on-going mining process. We caught up with Idemitsu Australia Resources Corporate Sustainability and Environment...Full Article »

Take it from the expert. Here are the top tips from Fred N. Kissell’s classic handbook on dust control. The major control methods used to reduce airborne dust in tunnels and underground mines are ventilating, spraying, dust collecting and reducing dust generation When using water sprays to control an existing dust cloud, it’s more effective to focus on uniform wetting more than...Full Article »

Mining has stirred up its share of controversy . Here are three examples of social media gone wrong, and what you can do to ensure your mining business is prepared for the unpredictable. Level 1 Disaster – You said something inappropriate or hackers said it for you Example: At the end of April, the Associated Press Twitter account was hacked. Tweets spread misinformation, causing the stock...Full Article »

International mining leaders will be speaking about the latest innovation and technology shaping the mining sector at the Austmine 2013 International Conference & Exhibition, which is being held in Perth, Australia, on the 20-23 May 2013 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Key speakers at Austmine 2013 will include industry leaders from: Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Newcrest, Gold...Full Article »

Ahead of the Dust Control in Mine Ventilation West Africa event, Mining IQ caught up with Dean Muruven, who will be speaking at this highly anticipated event. Supported by key local and international influencers, the Dust Control & Mine Ventilation West Africa 2013 conference and exhibition will take place from 25 – 26 June 2013 in Accra, Ghana . Spurred by new regulations and the...Full Article »

Mongolia and Mining – An Update from Mining IQ Mongolia is currently sitting on enviable (probable) reserves of coal that constitute 173,3 billion tons. There are over 300 deposits and occurrences in 15 different basins. These reserves place Mongolia among the top 10 countries globally in terms of coal resources. Public investment in Mongolia in 2013 is expected to reach 4 billion dollars...Full Article »