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The diamond standard in mining

Investing in high-quality mining equipment plays an essential role in delivering the best possible results for operators pressed for both time and cost. Markus Bening looks at material choice for cutting elements, drill bits and wear parts

Markus Bening
Los Bronces mine, Chile, where Element Six technology is in operation

Los Bronces mine, Chile, where Element Six technology is in operation

Mining is a costly and hazardous endeavour, with the need to drill and mine ever deeper in extreme conditions to reach additional reserves, often in more challenging locations. New mineral deposits are...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalog of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.