Vision and Roadmaps

The Mining Industry of the Future Vision document: The Future Begins with Mining is viewable on-line. A printable copy (PDF 122 KB) (Download Acrobat Reader) of the Mining Vision can also be downloaded.

As part of the mining vision process, industry develops technology roadmaps to identify critical pathways for the R&D needed to reach their goals. These roadmaps aid both industry and government in making decisions to support R&D critical to the industry's vision of the future.

Technology roadmaps are envisioned in several areas, and begin with a Mining Industry Roadmap for Crosscutting Technologies. A printable copy of the Roadmap can be downloaded here:
(PDF 132 KB) (Download Acrobat Reader)

The Mineral Processing Technology Roadmap is available. A printable copy of the Roadmap can also be downloaded here: (PDF 191 KB) (Download Acrobat Reader)

The new Exploration and Mining Roadmap is available. A printable copy of the Roadmap can also be downloaded here: (PDF 149 KB) (Download Acrobat Reader)

The new Education Roadmap for Mining Professionals is available. A printable copy of the Roadmap can also be downloaded here: (PDF 385 KB)