Mining Blogs

Gold prices fell on Friday and were headed for weekly loss amid a slight uptick in dollar, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report that may provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,303.51 an ounce, as of 0601 GMT. Bullion is down 1.6% so far […]

To enhance the rolling capacity of haul truck tires, improving fuel efficiency, reducing wear, and optimizing performance, key strategies focus on tire maintenance, operational adjustments, and haul road management. Let’s explore the various strategies. Optimize tire selection and maintenance Low rolling resistance (LLR) tires are made with specific tread patterns and rubber compounds that minimise […]

Grade control plays a critical role in mining operations, directly impacting the efficiency and profitability of mineral extraction and processing. This is particularly evident in the complex world of copper mining, where the precision of grade control can make or break a project’s economic viability. Based on insights from operations in a copper mine still […]

In both open pit and underground mining operations, grade control is essential. For mining businesses to keep correct grade information, they must monitor ore quality while managing a deposit’s grade and variability. Plans for the mine, the allocation of resources, and eventually the mine’s return on investment are all influenced by this. Geologists are not […]

The role of a superintendent at a mine site is a senior managerial position responsible for overseeing and managing the overall mine operations to ensure safety, production, quality, and budget adherence. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing several mine management teams and frontline supervisors to control mine operations effectively. Developing and implementing mine production plans, […]

Radar technology significantly enhances slope monitoring at mine sites by providing real-time, high-precision, and comprehensive data on slope movements, which is critical for safety and operational efficiency in open-pit mining. Radar is useful for geotechnical monitoring in many aspects. Real-time continuous monitoring Ground-based radar systems (GBR), including Slope Stability Radars (SSR), continuously scan mine slopes […]

Rio Tinto has today been confirmed as the preferred partner for the Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region of Chile by Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI), a state-owned Chilean mining company. Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: “We are honoured to have been selected by ENAMI as the preferred partner for the Salares […]

Gold prices rose on Friday and were poised for their biggest weekly gain in more than a month, as a softer U.S. dollar and concerns over the country’s fiscal outlook boosted bullion’s safe-haven appeal. Bullion has risen 4% this week, its highest since April 7. U.S. gold futures added 1.1% to $3,329.80. The dollar has lost […]

Gold fell more than 1% on Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened and investors booked profits after prices touched a two-week high earlier in the session. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $3,301.37 an ounce, by 1043 a.m. ET (1443 GMT). Prices hit their highest level since May 9 earlier in the session and recorded gains […]