Interviews - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/ Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and mineral commodities Wed, 03 May 2023 04:58:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/01/cropped-Mining-Technology-Favicon-1-32x32.png Interviews - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/ 32 32 Should Europe mine more to secure its clean energy future? https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/europe-critical-raw-materials-rio-tinto-interview/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/europe-critical-raw-materials-rio-tinto-interview/ Colin Mackey, head of European operations at Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, tells Energy Monitor the EU needs to be looking at all solutions to increase the reliable sourcing of materials necessary for electric vehicles, including imports, recycling and more domestic mining.

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]]> “Delivering positive outcomes”: Business for Development on mine rehabilitation https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/business-development-mine-rehabilitation-australia/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/business-development-mine-rehabilitation-australia/ Jason Mitchell speaks to John Cook, the director of African operations at Business for Development, which aims to rehabilitate out-of-use mining sites in Africa.

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]]> Does deep-sea mining mean death in the water? https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/deep-sea-mining-environment-effects-whales-dolphins/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 As the deadline for deep-sea mining legislation approaches, the direct environmental consequences of the industry remain poorly understood. Florence Jones speaks to Dr Kirsten Thompson.

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]]> How African miners rely on London for project financing https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/mining-financing-sources-london-stocks/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Africa is currently home to around 30% of the world’s mineral reserves and could see considerable interest for mining amid the energy transition. But, as Jason Mitchell asks, where will all the financing come from?

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]]> “Extremely profitable”: In conversation with Scotgold Resources https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/extremely-profitable-conversation-scotgold-resources/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Jason Mitchell speaks to Phillip Day of Scotgold Resources about its development of Scotland’s first commercial gold mine and plans to ramp up its future production.

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]]> People, profits, power: how Rio Tinto reaches out to indigenous owners https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/mirarr-rio-tinto-indigenous-australian-social-license/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Giles Crosse speaks to Rio Tinto about its recent support for indigenous groups in Australia, and asks how seriously the miner is taking such issues.

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]]> Following the East Star: inside rare earth mining in Kazakhstan https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/kazakhstan-rare-earths-east-star/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000 As the world looks to diversify its supply of critical minerals, new mining jurisdictions are coming to the forefront. Giles Crosse looks at recent developments in Kazakhstan.

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]]> “The first of its type in Australia”: in conversation with Iluka Resources’s Tom O’Leary https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/iluka-resources-rare-earths-australia/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Jason Mitchell speaks to Tom O’Leary of Iluka Resources about its plans to develop a fully-integrated refinery for the production of separated rare earth oxides, including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium.

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]]> Take it back: inside Pathfinder and AAG’s claim against Mozambique https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/mozambique-mining-pathfinder-minerals/ Sat, 31 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Giles Crosse investigates the loss of a Pathfinder Minerals mining claim in Mozambique, and asks what the dispute could mean for the future of mining in the country.

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]]> Fast charging: can Britain become a lithium leader in time? https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/british-lithium-fast-charging-mining/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000 JP Casey considers the work of British Lithium, as it looks to establish a domestic source of lithium, and an industry-scale refining facility.

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