Top Mining News this week: Pace of technological change in mining is accelerating, says Rio's McIntosh

The Latest Top Mining News Web version | Manage preferences and frequency Keep up to speed with the most read articles from the past week below. Login now to access these features, or subscribe here from £27 to receive immediate access. Top 5 Most Read of The Week Pace of technological change in mining is accelerating, says Rio's McIntosh Mining giant's growth and innovation leader addresses inaugural Future of Mining 2018. Read more >> De Beers successfully traces diamonds via blockchain Piloting its blockchain platform Tracr, De Beers Group has tracked 100 diamonds along the value chain, marking the first time a diamond's journey has been digitally tracked from mine to retail. Read more >> Slow rise of the robots The time when robots replace all workers on a mine site may still be some way off, the Future of Mining 2018 conference has been told, despite the recent successes of autonomous technology. Read more >> Assisted by Apple, Rio Tinto and Alcoa develop carbon-free aluminium smelting Miners Rio Tinto and Alcoa have launched Elysis, a joint venture promoting a new process to make aluminium that produces oxygen and eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions from the traditional smelting process. Read more >> Musselwhite opts for digital dispatch Goldcorp's Musselwhite mine in Ontario, Canada, has implemented Sandvik's OptiMine fleet management system for underground vehicle dispatch and is planning on extending it to more machinery. Read more >> Latest LinkedIn Discussion Is a carbon neutral mine an achievable goal? Donna Schmidt examines how global miner De Beers is taking on an industry-transforming goal – carbon neutrality through mineral carbonation – and what's ahead in its effort for ultimate sustainability. Find out now >> LOGIN Aspermont Media Ltd WeWork Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London, E1 8FA Phone: +44 207 216 6060   subscriptions@aspermontmedia.com www.aspermont.com Manage your email preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy To opt out of future communications click here

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