Global Scans · Mining · Weekly Summary

• [New] 73% of gold mining firms will adopt AI-driven risk analytics by 2025 for enhanced operational safety. Farmonaut
• [New] As CoinLaw notes, green energy adoption in cloud mining is projected to grow by 40% in 2025, driven by institutional demand for ESG-aligned assets. Ainvest
• [New] By 2025, over 70% of mining companies will deploy ERP modules for real-time operations management. Farmonaut
• [New] U.S. deep-sea mining could undermine global maritime law, risking UN Convention integrity. DemState
• [New] By 2025, advancements will enable UAVs to map mining sites up to 50% faster than current aerial survey methods. Farmonaut
• [New] 35% of mining jobs will be automated by 2035, and nearly half of all mining tasks will require minimal human interaction by 2040. Business Tech Africa
• Digital technologies could generate $321 billion of value for the mining industry evolution globally by 2035, with African operations positioned to capture a significant share. Discovery Alert
• BloombergNEF metals and mining head Kwasi Ampofo emphasizes that Africa's greatest risk is failing to speak with one voice regarding resource strategy. Discovery Alert
• The World Platinum Investment Council has released a report suggesting that by 2025, we could see one of the largest platinum supply deficits in more than a decade, driven by power shortages in South Africa and falling mining output. Pacific Precious Metals
• Platinum is facing a supply crunch in 2025 due to mining disruptions, rising green tech demand, and geopolitical limits. Pacific Precious Metals
• If carbon taxes or restrictions hit mining, PoS chains like Cardano might gain hashpower refugees and community from PoW chains. PrimeXBT
• Bitcoin mining already consumes an estimated 0.5% to 1% of global electricity, drawing ESG scrutiny and raising cost pressures that could cap hashrate expansion. Asia Times
• By 2025, over 65% of mining companies will use GIS cloud platforms for real-time resource mapping and analytics. Farmonaut
• Edge-cloud hybrid platforms will empower local data processing with centralized oversight for even faster, safer, and more scalable mining operations. Farmonaut
• Area strip mining is projected to disturb over 1,500 square kilometers globally by 2025, impacting biodiversity and soil health. Farmonaut
• The impact of carbon border adjustments on mineral trade could significantly reshape global mining economics, potentially creating new geopolitical tensions and realigning competitive advantages. Discovery Alert
• Amid escalating global demand for critical minerals, the contentious debate over deep-sea mining intensifies, as scientists warn of potential irreversible damage to ancient ocean ecosystems. Rude Baguette

Last updated: 12 September 2025