Introduction Overbreak is a term commonly encountered in rock blasting operations. It occurs when the extension of rock breakage goes beyond the designed boundaries of excavation. This phenomenon is a critical concern in mining, tunnelling, and construction, as it can ...

Mining operations around the globe have long grappled with the management and environmental impacts of tailings, the residual materials left after the extraction of valuable minerals. However, advancements in technology and increased focus on sustainability have spurred interest in reprocessing ...

By Fabian Cambero Chile’s environmental regulator has filed four charges against the major Los Bronces copper mine, controlled by Anglo American , for noncompliance with environmental permits, the agency said on Monday. The charges could carry a fine of nearly 17 billion ...

Gold prices rose on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand in light trading after the Christmas holiday, as markets awaited signals on the U.S. economy under the incoming Trump administration and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy for 2025. Spot gold ...