Introduction The scale of operation significantly impacts unit mining costs, primarily through the principle of economies of scale. In essence, as the size of a mining operation increases, the cost to produce each unit (e.g., a tonne of ore or ...
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Utilization of iron ore waste and tailings in concrete
This article was originally written by (Ram Chandar et al., 2022). Concrete is one of the most basic and critical components for any type of construction and plays an important role in building the nation’s infrastructure. Concrete is a composite ...
Utilization of mine waste as backfill
This article was originally written by (Ram Chandar et al., 2022). Waste rock and mine tailings are extensively used in the backfilling of underground mined out areas; this could help in decreasing the amount of land used for mining activity ...
Mining’s Talent Crisis: Yesterday’s Warnings, Today’s Reality, Tomorrow’s Challenge
For decades, the mining industry has been warned about its growing talent problem. Three reports — spread across three eras — paint a clear picture of where we’ve come from, where we stand, and where we may be heading. Yesterday’s ...
Scoping Study Confirms Outstanding Potential of Kokoseb Gold Project
Wia Gold Limited (ASX: WIA) (Wia or the Company) is pleased to announce the completion of a Scoping Study (or Study) for the 2.93 Moz Kokoseb Gold Project (Kokoseb or Project) in Namibia. The Study provides an evaluation of the ...