drones

SURFACE

Drones that can do surveys in hours instead of weeks

PDAC 2025: Geometrics on the ‘future of surveying’

04 March 2025

OPERATIONS

Data gaps expose incomplete picture: Mining databases lack crucial land use information

Researchers have found that global mining databases are missing information on hundreds of mines

26 January 2024

EXPLORATION

Delta Drone wins Anglo DaaS contract

Drones are increasingly being used at the forefront of data collection

20 July 2021

EXPLORATION

Drones get ready for take-off

A willingness to trial emerging methods is driving greater adoption of emerging drone tech.

24 March 2021

EXPLORATION

Draganfly and Windfall Geotek sign US1M flight deal

Draganfly will be Windfall Geotek's preferred aerial services provider for mining applications.

23 March 2021

EXPLORATION

The future of autonomous inspection

The Sparrow aerial drone is complemented by Boston Dynamics' agile robot Spot

15 March 2021

OPERATIONS

NLMK expands UAV use at its facilities

Drones will be used for prospecting, monitoring conditions and other tasks.

04 November 2020

PARTNER CONTENT

Liebherr Mining continues to deliver decarbonisation solutions

Liebherr has delivered a full trolley solution in Chile and introduces the R 9600

PARTNER CONTENT

The tailings reckoning: Why the mining sector must rethink tailings risk

Why the mining sector must move from incremental change to systemic reform in how it manages, monitors and mitigates tailings risk.

PARTNER CONTENT

The Instruments Behind the Intelligence: Tailings Monitoring with Endress+Hauser

Taylor McKertich shares how Endress+Hauser’s cutting-edge sensor technologies and cloud-based platforms are enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable tailings storage solutions. From real-time environmental monitoring to digital twins and predictive analytics, he explains how the company is helping miners future-proof their operations.

PARTNER CONTENT

Revolutionising filter press maintenance: innovation for safer, smarter tailings operations

Cory Jenson of McLanahan discusses how the QUICKCHANGE™ system is solving long-standing filter press maintenance challenges - helping mining operations improve safety, reduce downtime, and support more sustainable tailings management.

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Automation and Digitalisation Insights 2024

Exclusive research for Mining IQ Automation and Digitalisation Insights 2024 shows mining companies are embracing cutting-edge tech

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ESG Mining Company Index: Benchmarking the Future of Sustainable Mining

The ESG Mining Company Index report provides an in-depth evaluation of ESG performance of 61 of the world's largest mining companies. Using a robust framework, it assesses each company across 9 meticulously weighted indicators within 6 essential pillars.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2024 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of exploration trends and technologies, highlighting the best intercepts and discoveries and the latest initial resource estimates.