Mining companies that have been eager to make the move from diesel to electric vehicles underground are now a big step closer to that goal. The Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group (GMSG) and the Canadian Mining Innovation Council (CMIC) recently published a best practice guide for battery electric vehicles in underground settings. 

Identifying best practices to boost international cooperation in the raw materials sector

The INTRAW project consortium recently launched three operational reports providing insights on best practices and weaknesses of raw materials research & innovation, education & outreach and industry & trade in the five Reference Countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States of America.

Industrial raw materials are essential to everyday life - for instance, did you know that your mobile phone is made using 50+ different minerals and metals? 

The OECD's newest video "Trade in Raw Materials" demonstrates how overly restrictive export policy in the raw materials sector can have adverse effects on economic growth and development. 

There is more “joined-up thinking” on the agenda in Brussels that should better target the practical issues miners are facing in Europe, according to president of industry lobby group, Euromines, Mark Rachovides.