image source: mining.com Indonesian nickel smelter group asks for royalty hike delay until prices rise Indonesia’s nickel smelters association has requested the government delay its new mineral royalty fees until nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange have risen to ...
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Top 5 of minerals we use everyday without realizing
In our modern lives, minerals are the silent architects that shape our daily experiences, yet we rarely acknowledge their presence. These geological treasures extracted from the Earth’s crust contribute to countless products, technologies, and structures that have become integral to ...
Case of Autonomous Haulage Stoppage Reduction
Introduction A mining operation was experiencing significant disruptions after its recent transition to an autonomous haulage system (AHS). Frequent stoppages due to various factors were hindering productivity and negatively impacting overall operations. To address these issues, the company implemented Haul ...
Electric and non-electric detonators: what is the difference?
According to a Research report, the global detonator market is predicted to grow by 733.6 million by 2026 which is slightly less than what was predicted in the year 2020. But because of the pandemic, the entire global economy has ...
What’s a typical day like as a geologist?
“I’ve often been asked what my day is like as a geologist. I usually ramble on and on about what I do, but I’ve never put it down in writing so students or anyone else interested could gain an understanding ...