AI, digital twins and mining’s need for speed

          by Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events   Paul Canterbury sees a growing need to do more with less – scarcer energy, water, capital, skilled and experienced people – as a powerful driver of mining’s increased use …
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October 17, 2025

Three innovations that could transform mining: Mining Beacon Breakthrough Innovation Award finalists

          by Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events   When we opened the Mining Beacon Breakthrough Innovation Award to exhibitors at IMARC 2025, the strength of the submissions was immediately clear. From digital platforms to smart sensors and heavy …
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October 17, 2025

Mining club founder says coal mission still critical

          by Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events   The May launch of the Hunter Valley Mining Club took about a decade and a half longer than Jodie Currie anticipated but the sold-out Singleton Diggers crowd reminded her …
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October 16, 2025

Mines of the Future: From Engineering to Operations with Digital Integration

          Rising demand for critical metals is driving operators to adopt digital platforms to build smarter, faster mines, writes Glenn Kerkhoff, Global Industry Principal, Mining, Metals and Minerals, AVEVA.   The mining industry has entered a …
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October 15, 2025

Scalable, Smart, and Sustainable: How Mining Can Win the Energy Transition

          The energy transition in mining is no longer a distant goal—it’s happening now. And the combination of electrification, digitalization, and collaboration is proving to be a powerful formula for success across operations of all sizes. …
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October 13, 2025

Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub

          by Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events   A significant addition to Viva Energy’s fuel and lubricants supply network in Australia will streamline customer interactions in the minerals and energy rich Pilbara region and produce wider environmental …
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October 10, 2025

Fleet Space opens new global headquarters

          by Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events   Australian terrestrial and space technology company Fleet Space Technologies has officially opened its new global headquarters and “space-tech hyperfactory” in Adelaide, with CEO Flavia Tata Nardini saying the facility can help it …
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October 9, 2025

IMARC 2025: NSW Premier Chris Minns to Open IMARC 2025, as Australia’s Biggest Mining Event Expected to Deliver a $17.8m Boost to NSW Economy

          NSW Premier Chris Minns will open this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), reinforcing the economic and strategic importance of the event which brings together the world’s most influential leaders in mining, investment, and …
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October 8, 2025

IMARC pitch: World-class potential in copper play, says Blackstone MD

          by Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events   The start of drilling at Blackstone Minerals’ intriguing major copper-gold play on Luzon in the Philippines will give managing director Scott Williamson a base to build his case that the junior …
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October 7, 2025

M&Ade for Mining: Australia's resources sector navigates challenging deal-making terrain

          Australia’s mining sector is at a cross-roads. As global demand for critical minerals intensifies and ESG requirements reshape investment criteria, deal-making has become more selective and demanding. The companies that will survive this challenging period …
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October 6, 2025


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