Smruthi Nadig, Author at Mining Technology

Digital transformation: how Australian mining is embracing technological innovation

Smruthi Nadig — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:58:35 +0000

To increase productivity and take necessary safety measures, Australian miners are investing in AI, sensors and tunnel safety optimisation. Smruthi Nadig investigates.

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Clean energy and critical minerals: inside mining in British Columbia

Smruthi Nadig — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

British Columbia spent about $550.8m in mineral exploration spending in just 2022, the highest spending recorded in the country. Smruthi Nadig reports.

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Managing mining’s environmental waste

Smruthi Nadig — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Global coal consumption increased by 1.2% in 2022, recording the highest record since 2013. Smruthi Nadig asks what the sector can do.

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Platinum demand forecast for 2023 up by 24%, supply by 3%

Smruthi Nadig — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:21:51 +0000

The 2022 fourth-quarter report suggests significant growth in platinum investments in 2023.

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What can be learned from mining accidents in 2022?

Smruthi Nadig — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Hazardous working conditions at extraction sites have led to mining accidents. Smruthi Nadig asks what can be learned from these fatal events.

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UK to collaborate with Saudi Arabia on diversifying critical minerals

Smruthi Nadig — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:33:09 +0000

The partnership deal would diversify the UK government's critical minerals supply chains with Saudi Arabia.

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Brazilian election winner promises to update “insufficient” climate plans

Smruthi Nadig — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:23:18 +0000

Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazilian elections on Sunday, pledging to preserve the Amazon forest.

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Carbon offsetting could delay net-zero targets: CCC report

Smruthi Nadig — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:52:02 +0000

Report finds carbon offsetting can mask companies' “insufficient efforts” to reduce their emissions.

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