Communicating Science #05: The new age of mining - Prof Mostafa Benzaazoua explores how innovative technologies are reshaping the mining industry by enhancing efficiency and safety.

The mining sector is undergoing a seismic shift. The industry is facing growing pressure from stakeholders to not only meet the increasing demand for critical materials, but to do so in a responsible, ethical, and sustainable way. At the same time, mining companies are navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

This technological shift will define the future of the sector, and those organisations that successfully innovate will enhance their net present values and better balance competing demands.