Videos

Leading Brazilian firm Devex Technologia e Sistemas has brought its world class SmartMine control and automation technologies to the rest of world designed to assist open-pit and underground mine operations and Devex regard themselves as world leaders in automation technology for mine operations. Running a profitable mining operation depends on a wide range of factors and one of the fundamental elements is an effective real-time operations automation and control solution. view now

At last month's Business Improvement in Mining event, Mining IQ interviewed delegates, speakers and sponsors to see what their views were in terms of the future of the mining industry. Where do they see the mining sector in the next 2-3 years? What challenges lie ahead? What can we do? The interviewees provide an interesting perspective on how business improvement plays a part in mining in the next few years. view now

In early 2011 when Mining IQ first held the Rare Earths and Strategic Metals event, there were 23 Australian companies with an interest in rare earths. Now, there is already 31 Australian companies - testament to the growth in this market. But what can we expect in the near future from a global perspective? What will happen to rare earth prices and demands? view now

Mr Andrew Gillies is the  Managing Director of Metallica Minerals and in this video, he is interviewed by ABN Newswire during his appearance at the Rare Earths and Strategic Metals event he attended in June 2011. view now

Ian Chalmers, Managing Director of Alkane Resources is interviewed by ABN Newsire on site at Mining IQ's Rare Earths and Strategic Metals event. He shares his view about the view now

Ian Chalmers, the Managing Director of Alkane Resources talks to Mining IQ about this and how he thinks Australia can position itself to become a leader in the rare earths and strategic metals industry. view now

In this video, Mining IQ interviews Jock Cunningham, Theme Leader, Transforming the Future Mine, CSIRO, about the importance of improving production and adapting and continuing future research; as well as the impacts new regulations are having on the mining industry. The interview explores the following questions: • What do you see as being the most important developments or industry trends for mining, heading into the next boom? • Obviously automation is becoming more and more of a focus in this industry – do you feel governments and companies are doing enough to invest in research for this? If not, where do you think the gaps are? • What impacts are new regulations having on the industry? view now

Mining IQ recently interviewed Mal Jones, Manager, Asia-Pacific Region at 3D-P Australia, about the largest challenges facing the industry and how the introduction of automation technologies will play a greater role in the drive towards a greener environment. The interview explores the following questions: • What will be the biggest challenges for the industry? • How do you see the introduction of automation technologies playing a role in the drive towards a greener environment? view now

Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Science for Minerals & Waste for the British Geological Survey, is a specialist in geology, mineralogy, and mining investment. view now

Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Science for Minerals & Waste for the British Geological Survey, is a specialist in geology, mineralogy, and mining investment. view now

Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Science for Minerals & Waste for the British Geological Survey, is a specialist in geology, mineralogy, and mining investment. view now