Mining Blogs

Introduction Factor of Safety (FoS) is the most common quantitative measure of a slope’s stability. The most widely used definition for slope stability FoS is that it is the ratio of the shear strength of the soil to the shear stress required for equilibrium (Duncan, 2000). The safety factor is an important parameter that needs […]

LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump today to sign a critical minerals deal as a way of securing continued U.S. backing in the war against Russia. It initially started as a rare earths deal before someone realised that Ukraine doesn’t actually have too […]

SINGAPORE, March 3 (Reuters) – Iron ore futures fell for a sixth straight session on Monday amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and top consumer China, outweighing upbeat Chinese manufacturing data. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) ended daytime trade 2.81% lower at 779.5 yuan ($106.91) a metric […]

Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uniaxial_Compressive_Strength_%28UCS%29_%28Survey_of_India,_NGF%29.jpg Introduction A rock sample’s hardness is its fundamental quantitative engineering characteristic. When using numerical studies in rock mechanics, it is crucial to evaluate the strength and deformability of the rock mass. The greatest axial force that a sample can sustain without experiencing lateral loading is described by the geomechanical rock parameter known […]

Introduction In underground mines, ventilation systems play a crucial role in ensuring worker safety and operational efficiency. The accumulation of methane, carbon monoxide, oxygen deficiency, coal dust, and other gases can lead to explosions and fires. To prevent such hazards and to guarantee that mining operations occur under safe conditions, it is essential to establish […]

Mining is a field where safety is paramount, but inspections extend far beyond that single focus. Today’s mining landscape increasingly emphasises sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term asset management. Inspections play a critical role in each of these areas, making them indispensable to modern mining operations. 1. Safety First: Proactive Risk Management Inspections are a frontline […]

Geology, the scientific study of the Earth, its composition, structure, processes, and history, plays an important role in the mining industry. Geologists are integral to every stage of the mining process, from exploration to extraction, ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of mineral resources. Through techniques such as geological mapping, geophysical surveys, geochemical analysis, and […]

PERTH, Australia — Renewable diesel has helped fuel Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The trial, the first of its kind for Rio Tinto in Australia, was conducted in partnership with leading […]

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (Reuters) – India is exploring mining of critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia, Mines Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao said on Thursday, as the world’s fastest-growing major economy aims to secure raw materials such as lithium. Companies like Coal India, NMDC and ONGC Videsh are exploring critical minerals in Australia, Rao […]