The mining industry’s supply chain complexity has intensified as demand for critical minerals surges, driven by the global transition to renewable energy.
This pressure on procurement and logistics operations has coincided with mounting scrutiny over carbon emissions across the entire value chain.
Mining companies are now investing in technologies that could reshape their operational supply chains, from extraction through to processing and delivery.
South Australian company Gyratory Roller Solutions (GRolls) is developing emerging crushing technology which could transform mineral processing operations and ripple through mining supply chains.
Currently being investigated by researchers at Adelaide University, the technology is already showing advantages that could influence procurement decisions, operational logistics and downstream processing efficiency.
The mining industry has undergone transformation in recent years, driven by ongoing demand for critical minerals amid the move towards renewables. Mining companies around the world are modernising their operations to meet demand and embed sustainability throughout their supply chains. Though each region has a different list of what it classes as a critical mineral, materials such as copper, gold, lithium and aluminium are key commodities around the world.
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