Introduction The stripping ratio in mining refers to the amount of waste material (overburden) that must be removed to extract a unit of ore. It is a critical metric in surface or open-pit mining, as it directly impacts the economic viability of ...

As mining moves toward Mining 4.0, automation and digital intelligence are redefining operational efficiency. One such innovation is the Operator Independent Truck Dispatch System (OITDS)—a game-changer for opencast coal mines. OITDS automates haul truck dispatch, reduces manual intervention, and boosts ...

China has not shipped any antimony to European Union countries since October, customs data showed on Thursday, after the dominant supplier-imposed export control that have fuelled a surge in global prices for the strategic metal. Accounting for almost half of global ...

Indian steel prices will face pressure in the upcoming fiscal year as local mills grapple with cheaper imports from China and rising risks from aggressive tariff policies, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday. The agency reduced its headroom for ratings upgrades ...

Image rights: superpit.com How AI is Transforming Drilling and Blasting in Mining Drilling and blasting are among the most significant cost drivers in mining operations, accounting for up to 30% of total operational expenses. Beyond the direct costs of explosives ...