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📰 In The News
Trailblazers Who are Bringing on Change in Mining Education
- Innovative educators and industry leaders are reshaping mining education by fostering curiosity, communication, and cross-disciplinary thinking to attract new talent and drive change.
- Their work highlights the importance of empathy, adaptability, and a willingness to challenge norms to ensure the industry's future success.
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EU Selects 47 Strategic Critical Minerals Projects
- The EU has designated 47 strategic projects across 13 member states to boost domestic extraction, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials under the Critical Raw Materials Act.
- These projects, aimed at reducing dependence on foreign supply chains, will benefit from streamlined permitting and financial support to accelerate development.
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White House Weighs Executive Order to Fast-Track Deep-Sea Mining, Sources Say
- The White House is considering an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining permits through U.S. agencies, bypassing the U.N.-backed International Seabed Authority.
- This move aligns with efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China but could spark international tensions and environmental concerns.
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🎧 On the Rocks
In this masterclass episode, host Emily King sits down with Kevin McCoy, Planning Superintendent at South32's Hermosa project, to unpack the complex world of mine planning.
From integrating community feedback to leveraging cutting-edge technology, discover how today's mine planners balance technical requirements with environmental and social considerations.
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