The Australian Federal Government officially approved a seven-year extension for the Middlemount Coal Mine, a joint venture between Peabody Energy and Yancoal. This approval allows the mine to continue operations until 2044, extending its previous end-of-life date from 2037. Key ...
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Kamoa-Kakula DRC: Phase 4 expansion hitting critical production milestones
In early 2026, the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the DRC is moving toward the formalization of its Phase 4 expansion. While Phase 3 is already in operation, Phase 4 is a strategic “next step” designed to replicate the success of ...
Optimizing Mining Operations with High-Performance Ore Crushing Machines
Efficient mining operations rely on a seamless integration of equipment, processes, and skilled management. Among the most critical components in mining is ore crushing, which directly affects the downstream efficiency of mineral processing, including ore beneficiation. High-performance ore crushing machines ...
Designing Tailings for the Century, Not the Quarter
Most of us entering the mining industry today will still be here 30 years from now. Many tailings facilities built today will require monitoring for more than 100 years. That gap is not accidental. It is a design decision. Tailings ...
Smart slope monitoring turns risk into opportunity
The global economic and social costs of landslides are increasing, with factors such as the intensification of climate change, urban development in marginal terrain areas, and aging infrastructure systems contributing to this trend. Existing approaches to slope monitoring, based on ...