In the Skillings Mining Review July 2021 issue , we deliver a Special North American Iron Ore Report—a deep dive into one of the most critical resources shaping steel production and regional economies. With iron ore prices and policies shifting rapidly, the report explores how North America is balancing production growth, environmental stewardship, and global competitiveness.
Our Profiles in Mining feature highlights Mr. Bruce Cosgrove, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Solution Chemistry) from Simon Fraser University, offering an academic and applied perspective on solution chemistry’s role in mining innovation.
From surface mining to underground, we cover major developments: Robit Plc’s renewed financial footing, the challenges posed by Peru’s political shifts for Chinese miners, and the NSW government’s possible reconsideration of its uranium ban. Coal mining expansions, totaling more than 2 billion tonnes of new capacity, underscore the sector’s scale and urgency.
In underground mining, Canada’s refusal to approve new thermal coal projects marks a turning point, while Trimble’s integration of geotechnical IoT solutions signals the continued digitization of mining. Niocorp’s Nebraska land acquisition adds momentum to critical mineral strategies.
This issue also keeps a close watch on industry data, from April 2021 crude steel production to December 2020 figures, grounding the headlines in hard statistics.
Together, Skillings Mining Review July 2021 paints a comprehensive picture: a mining sector at the intersection of resource demand, innovation, and sustainability, with iron ore at the heart of the story.
