Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine in Utah now has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the US after switching all of its heavy mining equipment from conventional to renewable fuel. Now, all 97 of Kennecott’s ...
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Understand rockslide causes, effects and mitigation strategies
Image credit: steambot pilot & today Introduction The term “rockslide” is one that attracts attention in the field of geology. It’s a natural occurrence that can have disastrous effects on human settlements along its path as well as the environment. ...
Presplitting: definition, importance and design considerations
Image credit: KAZ Minerals Introduction Presplitting is a widely used controlled blasting technique in open-pit mining, aimed at minimizing damage to the remaining rock formation and ensuring greater stability (Pomasoncco-Najarro et al., 2022). By creating a pre-defined fracture line before ...
Drone Magnetic Survey: A Game-Changer in Geophysical Exploration
Picture credit: Geophysique TMC Introduction The integration of cutting-edge technology has transformed geophysical exploration. Drone magnetic surveys have emerged as a game-changer, offering unparalleled precision, enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Compared to traditional methods (ground-based surveys and airborne techniques using helicopters/aircraft), ...
NextApp: The application that transforms blasting management in the mining industry
Modern mining requires precision, safety and efficiency, and NextApp, Nextdet latest innovation, is the perfect solution to take blast management to the next level. This advanced application allows you to import and manage blast designs created in NextLion3D, optimizing control ...