Space is the next frontier when it comes to mining, with companies eyeing up the lunar surface and asteroids for precious resources. In the September issue of MINE, we dig into the regulation of space mining, including some of the uncertainty surrounding off-planet extraction rights. 

We also examine lithium battery safety, exploring how it can be improved across the supply chain, from design to recycling.

Plus, we evaluate how lithium mining has impacted indigenous communities living in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. 

In commodities, we look at the supply and demand projections for copper and how geopolitics is impacting the market.

GlobalData also analyses China’s investment in critical minerals, copper and nickel, as well as the evolving demand for diamonds.

Finally, we look at how unconventional resources – from coal ash to mine tailings – are being tapped for critical minerals.

We also preview MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, which is taking place in Las Vegas on 24-26 September 2024.

Head over to MINE magazine to read all this and more! You can also check out our Australia edition, published last week.

Coming in the October issue of MINE magazine

In a bid to drive supply diversification, the US Government plans to increase the tariff on natural and synthetic graphite anodes sourced from China to 25% in 2026. We look at the potential impact of this move, asking whether it could bolster new development.

We also explore key trends driving innovation in off-the-road mining tyres and discover how pulsed power technology can be used to break rock.

Plus in our thematic supplement, we evaluate how AI is transforming the mining industry, looking at the latest technology and its application in areas from exploration to skills development.

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