PMF panel discusses innovation in mine development
In this eighth and final installment of reports from the Progressive Mine Forum hosted by The Northern Miner in Toronto in October, we present an edited transcript of a roundtable…
Progressive Mine Forum 2017
Why mine closure matters and why it gets ignored
If you want to clear a room of miners, there are few better ways than to raise the topic of mine closure. At least, that’s sort of what happened at…
PMF roundtable weighs pros and cons of AI, big data in exploration
VANCOUVER — The exploration industry is on the cusp of a transformation in which artificial intelligence (AI) platforms could dramatically change the way geologists explore for hidden mineral deposits. But will AI…
‘We can use the power of machine learning’: PMF roundtable discusses innovation in mining
The mining industry is engaged in a multifaceted debate about innovation, and the potential impacts new technologies and systems can have on operating practices, workforce demographics, social responsibility and sustainability….
Expert roundtable discusses perception of mining
A roundtable discussion on the imperativeness of innovation in the mining industry and the importance of “getting it right” on corporate social responsibility, kicked off The Northern Miner’s recent Progressive…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 79: The cobalt craze (!) & AI in mining ft. IBM
We’re going high-tech this week with a focus on technological metals and the future of big data in the mining industry. Matt chats with Cobalt 27 Capital’s (TSXV: KBLT) chairman…
Iamgold CEO Letwin’s passionate keynote on cost control, innovation and gold’s bright future
The following is a transcript of the keynote speech by Stephen Letwin, president and CEO of Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) at the inaugural Progressive Mine Forum presented by The…
Stornoway’s Matt Manson speaks on the struggle to build Renard at PMF
The following is a transcript of the remarks made by Stornoway Diamond president and CEO Matt Manson at the Progressive Mine Forum in Toronto on Oct. 23, where he was…
Editorial: Iamgold’s Letwin tells of hard lessons learned in keynote at PMF
A careful implementation of innovative technology and management techniques is key to thriving in the mining industry in the decades to come. That was the message from many speakers, panelists…
Video: Progressive Mine Forum 2017
A replay of The Northern Miner‘s Progressive Mine Forum that took place on Oct. 23, 2017, in Toronto. Video 1: Video 2: