The mining industry is evolving as advanced characterization technologies, digital tools, and growing demand for critical minerals reshape how resources are explored, analyzed, and managed. This latest Mining Industry Focus eBook examines developments in mineral analysis, geometallurgy, digital rock physics, and imaging alongside the economic and geopolitical forces influencing the global minerals sector.
About this eBook
This edition brings together expert insights and research exploring how advanced analytical technologies are improving our understanding of ores, minerals, and geological materials. Readers will discover applications of TIMA-based mineral analysis and gold geometallurgy, as well as dynamic micro-CT techniques for visualizing crystallization and the growing role of digital rock physics in critical minerals strategies.
Beyond technological innovation, the eBook examines the changing global landscape for mineral resources, from machine-learning approaches that reveal supply chain risks to shifting international trade dynamics and the growing geopolitical importance of critical minerals.
The collection also considers the opportunities and challenges surrounding deep-sea mining, including its economic viability and potential legal implications for smaller states.
Whether you work in mining, mineral exploration, geometallurgy, materials characterization, or critical minerals research, this eBook provides valuable insight into the technologies and wider trends shaping the future of the global mining industry.
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