Analysts in a quarterly Reuters poll have forecast an average annual gold price above $3,000 for the first time, with global trade friction and a swing away from the U.S. dollar powering demand. The poll of 29 analysts and traders ...

Introduction Equipment reliability and maintenance significantly impact mining productivity by directly influencing operational uptime, safety, and costs. Unplanned downtime due to mechanical failures or poor maintenance can lead to substantial financial losses and reduced output. Conversely, proactive strategies enhance equipment longevity, ...

Introduction Mining pollution refers to the environmental contamination and degradation caused by the extraction and processing of minerals. One major environmental issue brought on by operations involving the extraction and processing of minerals is mining contamination (comunicación, 2023). Sustainable development objectives ...

Introduction Crushing represents a fundamental and often energy-intensive stage within mineral processing and aggregate production circuits (Gawenda & Saramak, 2022). These operations, involving the size reduction of rock, ore, or other raw materials, are critical for preparing materials for subsequent ...

Indian miner NMDC  is exploring coking coal assets, key ingredient used for making iron ore and steel, in Indonesia and Australia, Chairman Amitava Mukherjee said on Thursday. India, the world’s second-largest producer of crude steel, meets 85% of its coking coal ...