Issue 001 - 2023

Coal For the moment , it

Can asteroid mining solve the rare metal shortage ?

appears that Europe cannot do without coal

Technology A unique protectant is preventing corrosion in mine environments

Minerals The role of minerals in the global transition to net zero

Welcome

Group COO Joe Woolsgrove Creative Consultant Tom Vince Data & Insights Director Jaione Soga Editor Libbie Hammond Assistant Editor Mary Floate

Content Editors Alex Caesari , Danielle Champ , Annabelle Crook , Steven Dobinson

Editorial Administrator Amy Gilks , Afiya Lucombe Davis

Creative Lead Lee Protheroe Managing Art Editor Fleur Daniels

Art Editors David Howard , Charlie Protheroe , Amy Robertson

Artwork Administrator Rochelle Broderick-White

Sales Director Alasdair Gamble

Project Directors Philip Monument , Joy Francesconi

Head of Content Management Adam Blanch

Project Managers Lewis Bush , Natalie Griffiths , Jo-Ann Jeffery , Ben Richell , Laura Thompson

Content Managers Johanna Bailey , Mark Cowles , James Fuller , Jeff Goldenberg , Melanie Joyce , James Page , Wendy Russell , Richard Saunders

Media Sales Executives Mike Berger , Jessica Eglington , Will Gwyther , Reid Lingle , Sam Surrell

General Manager Florida Division Ryan Finn

Social Media Co-ordinator Rosie Clegg IT Support Iain Kidd

Administration Natalie Fletcher , Rory Gallacher , Ibby Mundhir

digitalization – as well as discuss the concept of mining in deep space ! More on that later .

We also share some insights from companies at the coal face ( sometimes literally ) of the industry , to learn how they are streamlining and modernizing their operations . This is not just to become more efficient and profitable , but also to ensure they are extracting the most product for the least cost , while never at the expense of safety or the environment .

They always have fascinating stories – if you ’ d like to be featured in our pages , then get in touch .

Space miners

Libbie Hammond Editor

LH @ finelightmediagroup . com

The rare minerals found in a single asteroid could be worth billions of dollars – is space the next mining frontier ? Turn to page 6 to learn more .

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