While the mining industry
continues to approach automation with
a grain of salt, Rio Tinto is taking the
technology by the horns. The company,
which is set to unveil its autonomous rail
system sometime next year, sat down with
us to discuss its Mine of the Future and
how the company is progressing.
Also this month: we examine how
De Beers is leveraging proprietary
technology for diamond exploration; how
AngloGold Ashanti Limited handles mine
site infrastructure; and the top 10 mining
innovations set to turn the industry upside.
Lastly, we introduce our beginners guide
to investing in mining stocks including how
to get started, the risks and rewards, and
tips for analyzing stocks through market
data and metal prices.