Mining Blogs

Introduction On June 24, 2024, a catastrophic landslide occurred at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon, Canada. The failure, spanning approximately 1.3 kilometres along a heap leach pad, sent shockwaves through the mining industry and local community. While the immediate aftermath focused on emergency response and containment, the incident raises critical questions about risk assessment […]

Introduction On February 13, 2024, a catastrophic landslide occurred at the Çöpler Gold Mine in Turkey’s eastern Erzincan province causing significant environmental concerns. This incident highlighted critical gaps in traditional monitoring systems and raised important questions about how advanced remote sensing technologies could have potentially predicted—and possibly prevented—such a disaster. The Çöpler Mine Incident: What […]

Longwall mining operations bring undeniable economic benefits – but also a persistent challenge: mining-induced subsidence. Over time, the ground above mined areas can sink, disrupting ecosystems, damaging infrastructure, and putting community trust at risk. Submit your area of interest for a data search. Why Mining-Induced Subsidence Monitoring Matters In regions like Douglas Park, New South […]

In the demanding worlds of aggregate production, construction, agriculture, and industrial mineral processing, limestone is a fundamental building block. But the path from raw quarry rock to valuable, specification-grade product hinges on one critical piece of equipment: the limestone crusher. Downtime, inefficient crushing, unreliable machinery, or bottlenecks at the primary stage don’t just slow production […]

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 productivity using real-time data and analytics. MiningPro, a smart digital mining solution, integrates OITDS to […]

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 productivity using real-time data and analytics. MiningPro, a smart digital mining solution, integrates OITDS to […]

Mining is inherently energy-intensive. The extraction and processing of minerals demands substantial power, contributing significantly to global energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. This case study delves into the typical energy consumption patterns within mining operations, pinpointing the major energy-consuming processes, exploring the financial implications of energy use, and outlining strategies for optimisation. These […]

In the mining and aggregates industry, equipment compatibility is a crucial topic—especially when it comes to wear parts. Crusher wear parts, including jaw plates, liners, hammers, and cones, play a central role in the performance and productivity of any stone crusher plant. But as operators look to optimize costs and reduce downtime, one question arises […]

Rio Tinto has approved investment of US$180 million and commenced work on the Norman Creek access project at the world-class Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. The Norman Creek access project will enable mining of the Norman Creek region of Amrun, which holds approximately half of the currently declared Amrun Ore Reserves of […]