All articles by Scarlett Evans

Scarlett Evans is a staff writer, covering energy and mining-related news.

Squaring the circle of Australia’s coal mining ambitions

Over the past year, the government of Anthony Albanese has approved seven Australian coal mining extension projects, a move that…
AI’s rising role in tailings management

The need for better risk management and early-warning systems for tailings dam management is an increasingly important part of mining…
Mining the Arctic: a rare earth ‘cold rush’?

In its 2024 Economic Report, the Arctic Economic Council (AEC) highlighted the potentially pivotal role mining in Arctic nations could…
Q&A: using satellites to maintain mine safety

In Australia, where some the nation’s largest mines are located in isolated or off-the-grid areas, satellite technology is emerging as…
Greenland’s promise: is it the mineral haven Trump believes?

At the beginning of 2025, US President-Elect Donald Trump made headlines by reiterating his announcement that he intends to take…

Using simulation tech for mining training

The mining simulation market has seen a boost over the past few years, due in part to increasingly stringent health…
Gold mining’s potential in West Africa

Global gold prices are surging, surpassing $2,700/oz this month, already up by more than a fifth compared with 2023. In…
De-risking critical minerals supply in Australia

As the world shifts to a renewable energy model, nations are becoming increasingly reliant on critical minerals. While there are…
The copper supply gap in Australia and beyond

The global copper industry is facing a challenge. Population growth, the rise of AI and the global energy transition are…
Mining in space: who owns the moon?

Space is the next frontier when it comes to mined goods, with companies eyeing up the lunar surface and asteroids…