MN 361. South32 Hermosa & University of Arizona: Hermosa Project, FAST-41, Workforce Development

MN 361. South32 Hermosa & University of Arizona: Hermosa Project, FAST-41, Workforce Development

The future of critical minerals in the United States is being reshaped in southern Arizona. In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey explores the collaboration between South32 and the University of Arizona through the development of the Hermosa Project—one of the most advanced underground mining operations currently under construction in North America. At 50% completion, the Hermosa Project is designed to deliver five critical minerals including zinc, manganese, silver, lead, and copper, while setting a new global benchmark for sustainable mining. The operation is built around automation, electrification, renewable energy integration, and a significantly reduced environmental footprint. A key focus is also workforce development, with a goal of 80% local employment and long-term upskilling for communities new to modern mining. Learn More about South32 [http://www.south32hermosa.com/?utm_source=Crownsmen+Partners&utm_medium=Episode&utm_campaign=One+Click+Conversion]

MN 359. Institute of Mine Seismology: Seismic Monitoring, Geophysical Services & Mining Safety Systems

Mining is becoming deeper, more complex, and more dangerous—but the biggest risks often come from what you can’t see. Seismic activity, underground stress changes, and tailings dam instability can develop silently until they trigger costly or catastrophic failures. Traditional point-based monitoring systems often miss the full underground picture. In this episode, experts from the Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS) break down how modern geophysical solutions are transforming mining safety. Geophysicist Miro Doring and Seismologist Frank Calixto explain how IMS technologies go beyond conventional monitoring by delivering continuous, real-time insight into subsurface behavior. 🔸 Learn More about Institute of Mine Seismology: https://www.imseismology.org/?utm_source=Linkedin&utm_medium=Views&utm_campaign=Social+media Mining NOW Partner 🔹 @CIM-ICM : https://bit.ly/49DvtlG Voice of Industry Tour Partner 🔹 @orica Digital Solutions - Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES): https://www.orica.com/Products-Services/Digital-Solutions/integrated-extraction-simulator Episode Sponsors 🔹 @prok-conveyorequipment : http://www.prok.com/?utm_source=Crownsmen+Partners&utm_medium=Episode&utm_campaign=One+Click+Conversion 🔹 @SMESocietyForMining (SME): https://www.smenet.org/?utm_source=Mining_NOW&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=brand&utm_content=join 🔹 @MetsoOfficial : https://www.metso.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=2026_NCA_Podcasts&utm_content=crownsmen-ad1 🔹 @acurenNDT : https://www.acuren.com?utm_source=Crownsmen+Partners&utm_medium=Episode&utm_campaign=One+Click+Conversion 🔹 @eriez : https://www.eriez.com/mining?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=crownsmen&utm_id=111&utm_term=eriez+mining+minerals+processing&utm_content=eriez+crownsmen 🔹 @GlencoreTechnology : https://www.glencoretechnology.com/en/technologies?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=interview&utm_campaign=crownsmen

MN 360. ProspEx Group: Modernizing How People Invest in Mining Royalties

Discover how ProspEx Group is building a platform that digitizes and fractionalizes mining royalties, making this historically exclusive asset class more accessible to a broader market. Kassia and Adrian explain why royalties are considered a long life and resilient investment, how they can provide inflation protection, survive operational challenges, and offer investors exposure to both yield and capital appreciation throughout the mining project lifecycle. 🔸 Learn More about ProspEx Group: https://prospexgroup.com.au/

MN 358. Ericsson: Private 5G for Connected Workers and Autonomous Mining

At IMARC, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Ian Ross, Head of Enterprise for Australia and New Zealand at Ericsson, to discuss how Ericsson Private 5G is helping mining companies build smarter, safer, and more efficient operations. From remote-controlled equipment and asset management to connected workers and real-time data insights, Ian explains how secure private cellular networks are creating the foundation for the next generation of digital mines. Learn More about Ericsson [https://www.ericsson.com/en/industries/mining?utm_source=Crownsmen+Partners&utm_medium=Episode&utm_campaign=One+Click+Conversion]

MN 357. Inertial Sensing Part 2: Why Blastholes Fail in Mining & How BlastGyro Solves It

Mining operations lose millions every year due to one hidden issue: blastholes are rarely drilled straight. This leads to poor blast performance, excessive ore dilution, reduced efficiency, and ultimately lower profitability. At PDAC, Mining NOW host Jerrod Downey sits down with Duncan McLeod, CEO of Inertial Sensing, to break down why this long-standing problem has been overlooked for so long—and why it’s now becoming impossible to ignore.🔸 Learn More about BlastGyro: www.blastgyro.com